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Understanding and Enjoying the Poetry of John Milton (787 words, 2 pages)

Understanding and Enjoying the Poetry of John MiltonThough he is a difficult poet to understand, John Milton can be enjoyable once he is understood. After multiple readings of his sonnets, the meanings of each become much clearer. If one cannot understand Milton, one cannot enjoy him. There is a definite ... Read More

The Life and Works of Oden Nash (756 words, 1 pages)

Ogden Nashs TrashOgden Nash was born on August 19,1902 in Rye, New York and was raised there and in Savannah, Georgia. He received his education from St. Georges School in Rhode Island and, a short while at Harvard University. His first published poem Spring Comes to Murray Hill was featured ... Read More

The Vivid Picture of World War I in the Poem “Dulce Et Decorum Est” (807 words, 1 pages)

In a poem titled Dulce et Decorum Est, life in the trenches is graphically detailed to paint a vivid picture of World War I fighting techniques for the reader. Many others wrote about the injustices and cruelties of war at this time, but only one, Wilfred Owen, did so in ... Read More

A Summary of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (436 words, 1 pages)

Frankenstein is a novel that was written by Mary Shelley. It was first published in 1818. The story was about a man named Victor Frankenstein who created a monster that committed a series of murders when he was rejected by society.Mary Shelley was the author of the novel Frankenstein. She ... Read More

The Glass Menagerie by Tenessee Williams: Did Tom Selfishly Abandon His Family? (746 words, 2 pages)

Did Tom selfishly abandon his family? To understand the question, one must understand the person. Tom Wingfield was an aspiring poet stuck in the trappings of menial society. His life was in a constant rut of working in a warehouse by day and escaping to the movies at night. Toms ... Read More

William Faulkner’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech and Its Relevance (644 words, 1 pages)

William Faulkners Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech Its RelevanceWilliam Faulkners Nobel Prize acceptance speech is a dynamic statement that challenges the writer and man to not simply sit around and watch the end of man, but to help man endure and prevail. Faulkner refuses to accept the naturalists theme that human ... Read More

A Comparison of the Influence of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson in the American Poetry (634 words, 1 pages)

Two Poets, Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson are probably two of the most influential people in American poetry. They are regarded as the founders modern American poetry. Walt Whitman (1819-1892), for the time was breaking new ground with his diverse, energetic verse with regards to subject matter, form and style ... Read More

A Comparison between Two Protagonists from Books by J. D. Salinger: Franny Glass from Franny and Zooey, and Holden Caufield from Catcher in the Rye (693 words, 1 pages)

Although they are the protagonists from two separate books, Franny Glass, a teenage girl in J.D. Salingers Franny and Zooey, and Holden Caufield, a young man in Salingers novel Catcher in the Rye, serve as foils to each other. Both suffer unnecessarily due to their interaction with those whom they ... Read More

An Analysis of The Inferno in The Divine Comedy by Dante (760 words, 1 pages)

THE INFERNOThe Inferno is the first of three parts of Dante's epic poem, The Divine Comedy, which depicts an imaginary journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. Dante is the hero, who loses his way in the "dark woods" and journeys to nine regions arranged around the wall of a huge ... Read More

The Reasons Why “The Canterbury Tales” Is Ranked as One of the Best Literature Works (770 words, 3 pages)

Three Honrable PilgrimsGeoffrey Chaucer was the greatest English poet of his time. Besides William Shakespeare no other writer has surpassed Chaucer's achievements. One of his best unfinished writing, "The Canterbury Tales" rankes as one of the world's best work of literature. In "The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales" Chaucer presents ... Read More

John Donne’s Use of Metaphorical and Humorous Tale of Religions Love and Sex (766 words, 1 pages)

As discussed on a previous short essay question, John Donne is considered to be one of the greatest metaphysical poets of our time, even though he published only a small number of poems in his lifetime. The poems he did write were metaphorical and often humorus poems telling the tale ... Read More

A Comparison of The Lamb and The Tyger Poems by William Blake (688 words, 3 pages)

Of the many poetic works by William Blake, "The Lamb" and "The Tyger" show a large amount of similarity, as well as differences, both in the way he describes the creatures and in the style he chose to write them. The reader will find many similarities in these two poems. ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Poet by Paul Laurence Dunbar (643 words, 1 pages)

Before we pass on from this world it would be nice if we had left our mark, given our contribution, made our claim in the history of human civilization. Wouldnt it be wonderful to achieve such a goal? Wouldnt it be horrible to have attained that level of recognition and ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of on First Looking into Chapman’s Homer by John Keats (480 words, 2 pages)

QuestionExamine various techniques a poet can use to evoke reader response to a subject in reference to two or more poemsAnswerJohn Keats uses various techniques in his compositions to evoke a readers response to his theme. In Keatss poem, On first looking into Chapmans Homer depicts Keatss emotions and feelings ... Read More

An Overview of the Theme of Invisibility in “Invisible Man” (634 words, 1 pages)

Invisible ManBy Ralph Ellison1.) One obvious theme that I picked up when I read Invisible Man was the theme of invisibility. I think the theme of invisibility has different meanings to it. One meaning is that invisibility suggests the unwillingness of others to see the individual as a person. The ... Read More

Romantic Poets Shows Fascination in Nature and Animals (566 words, 2 pages)

Animals in Romantic Poetry Many Romantic poets expressed a fascination with nature in their works. Even more specific than just nature, many poets, such as William Blake, Robert Burns, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge all seemed fascinated with animals. Animals are used as symbols throughout poetry, and are also used to ... Read More

Mary Jo Bang’s Poetry and Portrayals of Human Nature in Her Works (600 words, 2 pages)

Bill MuellerApril 18, 1999English 1-2Prof. McMullenMary Jo Bang Apology for WantQuiet, unassuming, serene. These characteristics define the appearance of poet Mary Jo Bang. There is, however, another side to the humble St. Louis native which is not readily apparent by either her looks or her demeanor. Beneath her deceiving facade ... Read More

An Analysis of Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold (805 words, 2 pages)

Sea is life Dover Beach is a very mood-evoking poem. We are first met with an admiration for the sea and different emotions that draws to the observer. However, as the poem progresses we are gradually introduced to a large metaphor for love and like the sea are able to ... Read More

An Analysis of Dream Deferred by Langston Hughes (616 words, 1 pages)

Analysis of "Dream Deferred"Dreams are the driving force of America today. Every person has some sort of dreams and or goals. Although in life everyone has dreams and goals, there are obviously more struggles for some ethnic groups than for others. The poem, "Dream Deferred," by Langston Hughes, is one ... Read More

A Poem in Reference of Capital Punishment (412 words, 2 pages)

Original What still alive at twenty-two,A clean, upstanding chap like you?Sure, if your throat tis hard to slit,Slit your girls, and swing for it.Like enough, you wont be gladWhen they come to hang you, ladBut bacons not the only thing Thats cured by hanging from a string.So, when the spilt ... Read More

Comparison of Writing Styles of Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare and J. D. Salinger (395 words, 1 pages)

William Shakespeare, was one of the greatest, romantic poets of all time, no other author that I am going to write about has ever, or ever will break through to as many people as Shakespeare. It was said that Shakespeare "was not of an age, but for all time," and ... Read More

A Comparison of Robert Frost’s Poems and Novels (571 words, 1 pages)

ROBERT FROSTRobert Frost is an amazing poet that many admire today. He is an inspiration to many poets today. His themes and ideas are wonderful and are valued by many. His themes are plentiful however a main one used is the theme of nature. Frost uses nature to express his ... Read More

The Relationship Between Art and Society (519 words, 1 pages)

The relationship between art and society Mimesis as discussed in the works of Aristotle, Plato, Horace and LonginusThe relationship between art and society in the works of Plato are based upon his idea of the world of eternal Forms. He believed that there is a world of eternal, absolute and ... Read More

A Comparison of Song of Myself, No.6 by Walt Whitman and This Quiet Dust was Gentlemen and Ladies by Emily Dickinson (484 words, 1 pages)

During the time in American history known as the, several poets began to stray from the traditional methods of writing poetry. Among these poets were Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. While these writer's led drastically different lifestyles and had drastically different styles of writing, the messages they presented through their ... Read More

A Summary of The Dead Poet’s Society by Peter Weir (442 words, 2 pages)

The movie, The Dead Poet's Society, was taken at a solemn preparatory school called Welton Academy. The students had a new inspirational English professor, John Keating. In Keating's class, he taught passion, courage, romanticism, and poetry. He also taught the concepts of transcendentalism. It held that every individual can reach ... Read More

A Biography of Oscar Wilde (462 words, 1 pages)

Oscar WildeThe world has seen many talented literary writers. One of the more famous appeared in the late 19th century. Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin, Ireland on October 16, 1854. His life produced award-winning poetry and highly acclaimed plays. Although he had a troubled childhood, Wilde gained large popularity ... Read More

Finding the Puritan Way of Thinking in the Poetry of Anne Bradstreet (457 words, 1 pages)

Anne Bradstreets poetry reflects Puritan thinking like sunlight softly shimmering on a quiet country pond. There is life and much activity just below the quiet surface, yet one must look below to discover its depth. As the first notable poet in American literature, it is fitting that this young woman, ... Read More

Relating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to the Romantic Era through Comparison with Most Sweet It Is by William Wordsworth (447 words, 1 pages)

While skimming through different poems from poets Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, and Percy Shelly I found it difficult to find a poem that I could relate both the idealism of romanticism and what I have read of Frankenstein. While reading the poem Most Sweet It Is by William Wordsworth I found ... Read More

The Use of Images in William Carlos Williams’ Poem “The Red Wheelbarrow” (380 words, 1 pages)

William Carlos Williams was an imagist poet he wanted to revision poetry in America. His whole theme dealed with visions and images. He opposed general statements and abstract ideas. His poem "The Red Wheelbarrow" was filled with images and ideas that made the poem so easy to visualize.I believe that ... Read More

A Critical Analysis of Sea Lullaby by Elinor Wylie (254 words, 1 pages)

Sea Lullaby by Elinor WylieThis poem is written in a way as if the poet was sitting on the beach watching the sea and a little boy. Elinor starts us out with the surrounding visual of a scene that is not pleasant. She talks of a smoke-tarnished moon and dead ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013