Introduction ‘Spring and All’ by William Carlos Williams is a seven-stanza poem that is propelled by its straightforward yet striking pictures. Williams wanted to give the reader a clear picture of the real world, therefore the historical setting in which it was written is crucial. The promise of a brand-new, more peaceful future was just … Read more
Introduction Rudyard Kipling drew into the imperialist mindset in this controversial poem and what he and others perceived as the “white man’s burden.” The poem’s initial intent was to honor the UK royal family’s historic Diamond Jubilee. It first appeared in 1897 but subsequently served as advice for the American troops conquering the Philippines. As … Read more
Introduction One of John Keats’ best-known poems is �Bright Star, Would I Were Stedfast As Thou Art�. It illustrates how true a lover’s heart is by using a star as an emblem of steadfastness. The poetic voice draws attention to the star’s significance and connects it to transience. The poem is rife with allusions to … Read more
Introduction: �In Memory Of My Dear Grandchild� is a poem written by Anne Bradstreet. It was written following the untimely demise of her grandchild, Elizabeth, who was deceased on June 20, 1669. About the Poet: Anne Bradstreet (1612-1672) was an eminent English poet. She was famed for being the first woman New World Poet. Famous … Read more
Introduction: �Redemption� is a poem written by George Herbert. It revolves around the Christian belief of redemption and salvation. About the Poet: George Herbert (1593-1633) was an eminent English poet. He was also a priest. Famous work includes �The Collar�, �The Temple�, and �Redemption�. Quatrain 1: Having been tenant long to a rich lord, Not … Read more
Introduction The Journals of Susanna Moodie, a book of poetry by Margaret Atwood, includes the poem “Death of a Young Son by Drowning” (1970). This collection of verses is said to be a “historiographic metafiction” that combines history, fiction, and theory. In this poem, Atwood portrays the sorrow of a mother at the drowning death … Read more
Introduction: The story of Lazarus is a popular biblical story. It is documented in the Gospel of John in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. About the Author: The New Testament is said to be a collection of writings by Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, James, and Jude. The Gospel of John, in particular, … Read more
Introduction British poet T. S. Eliot initially published “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” in 1915; he later used it as the title poem in his influential 1917 collection Prufrock and Other Observations. The poem is a dramatic monologue in which the gloomy speaker expresses his inner worries and obsessions as well as his … Read more
Introduction The poem “XIV” by Derek Walcott explores the subject of childhood. Even though this poem is primarily monotonous, readers who get the poet’s mood will feel happy. As he and his twin brother gathered around their mother to hear stories, Walcott is happy to recall those wonderful times. Their mother served as the lamplight … Read more
Introduction: �Pied Beauty� is a poem written by Gerard Manley Hopkins. It is a poem that is written in praise of God. About the Poet: Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889) was an eminent English poet. He was also a Jesuit priest. Famous works of his include �God�s Grandeur�, �The Wreck of Deutschland�, and �The Windhover�.� Stanza … Read more