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An Introduction to the Literature by William Cullen Bryant (326 words, 1 pages)

When you are sad, go visit nature because it will lift your spiritsand when you die go pleasantly, for kings also die and nature will tell youthat it is still there with you. That is the theme of this poem by WilliamCullen Bryant. This essay will be set up in ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Literature by Robert Frost (527 words, 1 pages)

By Robert Frost (1874-1963)The speaker of the poem needs to continue on his journey but the peacefulness of the snowy woods prolongs his departure. My intention with this essay is to show the contrast between the speakers desire to observe the snowy woods and his obligation to continue his journey ... Read More

A Literary Comparison of Literature by Nathaniel and Poe (550 words, 1 pages)

Nathaniel's writings and Poes writings are similar in some way. The themes mainly focus on human nature, and act as moral lessons to the society. The two authors have negative reactions towards transcendental as they do not support the ideas of transcendental movement. This paper analyzes the similarity and differences ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of Themes in the Literature by Frost (1362 words, 2 pages)

Three of Frosts obsessive themes, those of isolation, of extinction and of final limitations of man are explored widely and explicitly in his poems. The isolation of the individual is apparent in the poem Mending Wall in which Frosts illustrates mans necessity for barriers to isolate themselves from their fellow ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Literature by Robert Browning (915 words, 2 pages)

"" is a poem by Robert Browning. Browning wrote the poem about one hundred years ago with the intention for it to be a dramatic monologue. A dramatic monologue is a poem uttered by one speaker, not the poet, but by a character being auto biographical at a critical moment. ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by Maxine Kumin (480 words, 2 pages)

Maxine Kumin, who experienced many different views of the world throughtravel, feels the most comfortable in New Hampshire, her rural home. In any areathat she travels, she always makes a similarity to her home, as expressed in herpoems.In her poem, The Long Approach, she is driving in her Saab hatchbackfrom ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature and Life of Sappho (2510 words, 8 pages)

Since the beginning of time writers have expressed their deepestthoughts and desires through poetry. In poetry, writers have found thatthey can express a thought, a memory, a person, a landscape, etc. Moreoften authors write about love, both physical and mental. Found in thisgenre of love is intimate imagery, suggestive language, ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by Robert Frost (915 words, 2 pages)

Robert Frost was a poet who grew in New England. He often was metaphorical journeys in his poetry, such are "Stopping by woods on snowy evening", "The Road not taken", and "Acquainted with the night". These poems use lovely expressions of snow, woods, stars, and horses to get across the ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Literature by John Donne (1563 words, 2 pages)

The seventeenth-century poet John Donne has gone down in the history of popular culture for three lines No man is an island, Ask not for whom the bell tolls -- it tolls for thee, and the opening of a poem called Death be not proud. This last came from a ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by John Keats (2057 words, 3 pages)

John Keatss Ode on a Grecian Urn depicts a timeless theme relevant in any society throughout the history of our civilization. Through his use of movement and of language, Keats has created a work of art in its own right whose overall idea and inspiration will remain unchanged generation after ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by Theodore Roethke (1083 words, 2 pages)

Theodore Roethke focuses on a single woman in this poem, as is obvious from the title. This is a woman that he puts on a pedestal, but his description makes this seemingly grandiose praise apropos. To appropriate this description, he uses alliteration and diction. Each of these two devices contribute ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Literature by Maxine Kumin (832 words, 2 pages)

Steven SikesProfessor McGinnEnglish Comp 221 March 2012How Much Wood, Could a Woodchuck Chuck, if a Woodchuck was a Tiger? Tigers are proud and dominant, while woodchucks are small and meager, more bothersome then beautiful to look at. Although both could be considered pests to some, each are being compared and ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by T. S. Eliot (1116 words, 2 pages)

How Does Eliot Depict the Hopelessness of Urban Life in the Opening Years of the 20th Century in Preludes----------------------------------------------T.S. Eliots poem Preludes was written in 1917 and is set in a city. Eliot uses imagery in a very precise way to portray the environment and as a result it provides ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by Milton (756 words, 2 pages)

?Milton wrote extensively throughout his life, and studied literatureprofoundly. His cunningness and literary techniques were observed in all of hisliterature. However, at the prime of his life, his weak eyes gave as his intensework and studies caused his blindness. As a result of this tragedy, Miltoncreated a sonnet about his ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by Hugh Haughton (693 words, 2 pages)

?Hmm, what do I consider myself? A Gryphon or a Queen? I slightly agree with Hugh Haughton's view on the two categories. Hold up, but first I have a question. What is the deal with this Gryphon and Queen nonsense? A reference to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland maybe? Or is ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by C. K. Williams (816 words, 1 pages)

C.K. Williams said, poetry confronts in the most clear-eyed way just those emotions which consciousness wished to slide by, and in Desert Places Robert Frost makes the reader not only visualize the cause of these emotions, but feel them also. Throughout the four stanzas of Desert Places, Frost describes a ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by Robert Frost (1371 words, 3 pages)

Robert Frost takes our imaginations to a journey through wintertime with his two poems "Desert Places" and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening". Frost comes from a New England background and these two poems reflect the beautiful scenery that is present in that part of the country. Even though ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Literature by Seamus Heaney (600 words, 2 pages)

Casualty by famous Irish poet Seamus Heaney is a fiercely political, touchingly personal, and deeply religious elegy. It is part of his later work, published as part of his 5th collection Field Work. The poem was written about and anonymous party originally, but a time after releasing Casualty Heaney revealed, ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by Cummings (1765 words, 8 pages)

OutlineI.IntroductionA.Cummings' life B.Introduction to Cummings' ideogram form C.5 Poems being analyzed D.Thesis Statement Cummings utilizes unique syntax in these poems in order to convey messages visually as well as verbally. II.Poem analyses A.l(a 1.Theme - not sadness or loneliness, but oneness 2.Syntax a.instances of 1' in the poem b.shape of ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Literature by E. E. Cummings (1446 words, 2 pages)

E. E. Cummings, who was born in 1894 and died in 1962, wrote many poems with unconventional punctuation and capitalization, and unusual line, word, and even letter placements. Cummings' most difficult form of prose is probably the ideogram it is extremely short and it combines both visual and aural elements. ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Literature by Dylan Thomas (2048 words, 4 pages)

American LiteratureDylan Thomas was born in Wales, in October of 1914. In 1934, he moved to London and wrote his first two poetry books, which were critically acclaimed. He then was married to Caitlin Macnmara. They moved back to Wales and started a family, as Thomas published his next two ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Literature by Seamus Heaney (789 words, 1 pages)

History, identity, memory, tradition. Seamus Heaney incorporates all of these themes in his poem Digging. This poem commemorates the initial encounter with world become word . Using realistic aspects of life and the world, Heaney is able to express his feelings through his poetry. He calls upon memories from his ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by Alexander Pope and John Keats (1316 words, 4 pages)

Differences Between 18th Century Literature and Romantic Poetry Seen Through TheWorks From Alexander Pope and John KeatsThe differences between eighteenth-century literature and romantic poems,with respect to history is constituted here. This is seen through theinfluential works of John Keats and Alexander Pope. These works areacknowledged as, "The Rape of Lock" ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by D. H. Lawrence and Karl Shapiro (1380 words, 6 pages)

Throughout the history of literature, poetic views of nature hasevolved through time. One of the most differing eras is the twentiethcentury. With it's non-classical views, the twentieth century is one of themost influential eras. While the Victorian era practiced traditional values,the twentieth century influences techniques of love and the loss ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Literature by George Gordon (786 words, 3 pages)

One writer who has not recieved nearly enough credit for his works isGeorge Gordon, who later became known as Lord Byron. This is the man who wrotehis own poetical version of Don Juan. Don Juan is a man who is known for beingable to arouse the desires of women and ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life and Literature by Maya Angelou (577 words, 1 pages)

Maya Angelou has dedicated her life to end prejudices faced by many black females in the 20th century. As an author, poet, and entertainer, she is known best for her strong portrayal of African-American women, outstanding work of arts, and series of autobiographies. Her work has contributed greatly to Americans ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Literature by Wallace Stevens (566 words, 2 pages)

Thirteen ways of looking at a blackbird by Wallace Stevens is a poemabout what it means to really know something. In this poem, Stevens shows thisconnection by writing a first person poem about a poet's observation andcontemplation's when viewing a blackbird. He does this by making each stanza anexplanation of ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by W. H. Auden (394 words, 2 pages)

W.H. Auden's poem about the contrast between "eternal love" and theimpersonal march of time shows the irrationality of people in love, and theblind, callous nature of time, through the use of language and imagery.The lover's attitude is one of pleasant optimism. He is filledwith poetic thoughts, and given to metaphor, ... Read More

A Biography of Allama Muhammad Iqbal the Most Important Figure in Urdu Literature (523 words, 1 pages)

Poetry is the art of expressing ones feelings and ideas in an impressive manner. It provides us pleasure besides improving our awareness of life. The poet is a man of deep insight and sensitive nature. He can make us see and feel in a wonderful way. I am also fond ... Read More

An Introduction to the Literature by John Milton (1153 words, 3 pages)

John Milton, a poet who was completely blind in 1651 wrote "Sonnet XIX"in 1652 this sonnet is his response to his loss of sight. The theme of thesonnet is the loss and regain of primacy of experience. Milton offers hisphilosophical view on animism and God. Furthermore, "Sonnet XIX" exploresMilton's faith ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013