Introduction: The poem “Love in a Life” was a poem written by Robert Browning. The poem was published in 1855 in a collection called “Men and Women”. There are similar poems with the same themes appearing in this collection. The poet dedicated these poems to his wife Elizabeth Barrett Browning. This poem describes the unending … Read more
Introduction: “Uphill” is the final poem in Christina Rossetti’s collection of Goblin and other poems, published in 1862. The poem is written in question-and-answer format. Thus, it has two narrators. The poem indicates the journey towards heaven. The uphill refers to the journey of everyone’s life, which ends in death. So, through this poem, the … Read more
Introduction “The Flower” is a metaphorical poem by Alfred lord Tennyson that delves into the concept of art and how it is often looked down upon by society. It also reflects the struggles of an artist to display their art out in public, and the risk of losing authority over one’s own creation. About the … Read more
Introduction Goblin Market is a poem by Christina Rossetti that involves underlying sexualised intentions of the Goblins as they lure young maidens to buy and taste their fruits. About the Poet Christina Rossetti was one of the most well-known Victorian Poets. Her poetry is often marked by intense emotions and symbolism. Stanza 1 Line 1-4 … Read more
Introduction Christina Rossetti, a Victorian poet, wrote “Song (When I am dead, my dearest)” in 1848 when she was 18 years old, but it wasn’t published until 1862 in her collection Goblin Market and Other Poems. The poem is about death and sorrow, with the speaker imply a loved one not to spend too much … Read more
Introduction Robert Browning wrote the well-known dramatic monologue “My Last Duchess.” It implies that the speaker murdered his wife and will do the same to the next one shortly. The Duke and Duchess Ferarra provided the poet with ideas for this poem. The Duchess passed away in eerie circumstances. At fourteen, she got married, and … Read more
Introduction In his dramatic monologue “Dover Beach,” Matthew Arnold laments the collapse of pure Christianity in England in the middle of the 19th century as the public’s attention turned to science. The significance and uniqueness of humanity in the universe are currently being questioned by scientific discovery and intellectual investigation. The poem’s speaker notices and … Read more
