Robert Lowell

Night Sweat Poem by Robert Lowell Summary, Notes and Line by Line Explanation in English for Students

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Introduction Robert Lowell’s poem “Night Sweat” is an exquisite piece of poetry. The speaker’s cause for having night sweats is unclear. “My stalled equipment” is a metaphor that indicates the speaker is experiencing writer’s block. His past bias and declining abilities are preventing him from penning that “one writing.” Nonetheless, the poet claims that his … Read more

For the Union Dead Poem by Robert Lowell Summary, Notes and Line by Line Explanation in English

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Introduction  “For the Union Dead” is a collection of poems that were personal to Robert Lowell. The poem “For the Union Dead” was written for a Boston Art festival by Lowell.  About the Poet  Robert Lowell was an American Poet from Boston. His poetry was characterised by Heavy imagery, symbolism, Christian motifs and historical references.  … Read more