Introduction The English poet Andrew Marvell wrote his metaphysical poetry “The Garden” in the 17th century. The poem examines the connection between nature and human existence. Marvell’s poem encourages readers to focus on the difficulties of life and the transience of earthly joys through its introspective and pensive tone. About the poet Andrew Marvell (31 … Read more
Introduction Anne Bradstreet’s poem “The Prologue” is a personal account of the author. In this poem, Anne Bradstreet claims to be a rising author in the realm of English literature. Readers are introduced to a literary work in the prologue. It provides a general understanding of the book’s storyline or any remarks that will make … Read more
Introduction William Shakespeare is one of the most well-known playwrights and poets in English literature, and “Sonnet 130” is one of his most well-known sonnets. In contrast to the typical sonnet standards of his day, Shakespeare offers a novel and unconventional method of expressing love and beauty in this sonnet. Shakespeare adopts a more realistic … Read more
Introduction Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem “The Eagle” captures the speed and agility of the king of birds. The poem’s shortness refers to an eagle prepared to pounce on its prey. It stands guard over the metaphorical “wrinkled sea” creeping below, like a king or queen of nature. The bird’s quickness and ability undoubtedly awe the … Read more
Introduction William Wordsworth’s pastoral poem “Michael” welcomes readers into the world of Michael, a shepherd. The poem, which is set in the magnificent environment of the Lake District, a place renowned for its natural beauty, was published in 1800 as a part of the collection “Lyrical Ballads.” Wordsworth, a well-known Romantic poet, transports the reader … Read more
Introduction When Christina Rossetti was barely 19 years old, she wrote the poem “Remember” in 1849. She is regarded as one of the best female poets of the Victorian era in the 19th century. When she was alive, many praised her writing, saying that it was “in artless art, if not in intellectual impulse, greatly … Read more
Introduction “The Dream” is a poem by renowned English poet and theologian John Donne that was first printed in 1633, following Donne’s demise. Since then, the poem has been well-known for its complex use of philosophical ideas and its treatment of subjects like love, death, and spirituality. Despite being published more than 400 years ago, … Read more
Introduction: ‘Ode On A Grecian Urn’ is a poem written by John Keats. As the title suggests, it is in tribute to a Grecian urn and pays homage to its, and by extension, all of beauty. About the Poet: John Keats (1795-1821) was an eminent English Poet. He was a notable Romantic, attaining fame after … Read more
Introduction The poem “Ambulance” by Philip Larkin, which was released in 1960 as a section of “The Less Deceived,” examines the transient nature of existence and life. Larkin compares spontaneous, unplanned events in life to an ambulance to illustrate how they may break routines and make us face our death. Through vivid imagery and concise … Read more
Introduction “Full Moon and Little Frieda ” is a poem by Ted Hughes that was published four years after plath’ s suicide. The poem is packed with heavy imagery and written in second-person narrative to explore the perspective of his daughter after her mother’s death. About the Poet Ted Hughes was a children’s writer and … Read more
