Introduction: “The Destruction of Sennacherib” is a poem written by Lord Byron. It revolves around the tale of the failure of the siege of Jerusalem by the Assyrian King Sennacherib. About the Poet: George Gordon Byron, formally known as Lord Byron (1788-1824) was one of the greatest English poets. He was an important pioneer of … Read more
Introduction: “In Harmony With Nature” is a poem written by Matthew Arnold. Consisting of a deceptive title, it revolves around the poet’s negative perception of nature. About the Poet: Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) was an English poet. He is also a British critic. Famous works of his include “Dover Beach”, “The Scholar Gipsy”, and “Thyrisis”. Structure: … Read more
Introduction: “When We Two Parted” is a poem written by Lord Byron. It is a bitter poem that revolves around love and betrayal. About the Poet: George Gordon Byron, formally known as Lord Byron (1788-1824) was one of the greatest English poets. He was an important pioneer of the Romantic Movement. Famous works of his … Read more
Introduction: “The Relic” is a poem by eminent poet John Donne. It is a beautiful poem that brings out the purity associated with the concept of love. About the Poet: John Donne (1572-1631) was a prominent English poet and scholar. A cleric in the Church of England, he was considered the greatest of the metaphysical … Read more
Introduction: ‘Ode On Melancholy’ is a poem written by John Keats. As the title suggests, it is a poem that revolves around melancholy in life and how to approach it. About the Poet: John Keats (1795-1821) was an eminent English Poet. He was a notable Romantic, attaining fame after his death at the age of … Read more
Introduction: “First March” is an autobiographical poem written by Ivor Gurney. It is a war poem that recounts the poet’s own days of being a soldier. About the Poet: Ivor Gurney (1890-1937) was a notable English poet as well as a composer. He was enlisted in the army as a private soldier during World War … Read more
Introduction: “A Study of Reading Habits” is a poem written by Philip Larkin. It is a thought-provoking poem that presents the realities of life as opposed to the imaginative fantasy world in books. About the Poet: Philip Larkin (1922-1985) was a notable English poet. He wrote under the pseudonym Brunette Coleman. He is known for … Read more
Introduction: “A Hymn To God The Father” is a poem written by eminent poet John Donne. It is a beautiful poem that brings out the poet’s love and faith in God. About the Poet: John Donne (1572-1631) was a prominent English poet and scholar. A cleric in the Church of England, he was considered the … Read more
Introduction: “A Hymn To Christ” is a poem written by eminent poet John Donne. It is a beautiful poem that brings out the purity associated with the concept of spiritual love and faith in God. About the Poet: John Donne (1572-1631) was a prominent English poet and scholar. A cleric in the Church of England, … Read more
Introduction Wilfred Owen, a well-known English poet, and combatant in World War I, wrote the stirring war poem “Dulce et Decorum Est” during the war. The Latin proverb “Dulce et decorum est,” which means “It is sweet and honorable,” acts as a sarcastic preface to the poem’s examination of the harsh realities of war. Owen … Read more
