Introduction Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem “The Eagle” captures the speed and agility of the king of birds. The poem’s shortness refers to an eagle prepared to pounce on its prey. It stands guard over the metaphorical “wrinkled sea” creeping below, like a king or queen of nature. The bird’s quickness and ability undoubtedly awe the … Read more
Introduction William Wordsworth’s pastoral poem “Michael” welcomes readers into the world of Michael, a shepherd. The poem, which is set in the magnificent environment of the Lake District, a place renowned for its natural beauty, was published in 1800 as a part of the collection “Lyrical Ballads.” Wordsworth, a well-known Romantic poet, transports the reader … Read more
Introduction When Christina Rossetti was barely 19 years old, she wrote the poem “Remember” in 1849. She is regarded as one of the best female poets of the Victorian era in the 19th century. When she was alive, many praised her writing, saying that it was “in artless art, if not in intellectual impulse, greatly … Read more
Introduction “The Dream” is a poem by renowned English poet and theologian John Donne that was first printed in 1633, following Donne’s demise. Since then, the poem has been well-known for its complex use of philosophical ideas and its treatment of subjects like love, death, and spirituality. Despite being published more than 400 years ago, … Read more
Introduction: ‘Ode On A Grecian Urn’ is a poem written by John Keats. As the title suggests, it is in tribute to a Grecian urn and pays homage to its, and by extension, all of beauty. About the Poet: John Keats (1795-1821) was an eminent English Poet. He was a notable Romantic, attaining fame after … Read more
Introduction The poem “Ambulance” by Philip Larkin, which was released in 1960 as a section of “The Less Deceived,” examines the transient nature of existence and life. Larkin compares spontaneous, unplanned events in life to an ambulance to illustrate how they may break routines and make us face our death. Through vivid imagery and concise … Read more
Introduction “Full Moon and Little Frieda ” is a poem by Ted Hughes that was published four years after plath’ s suicide. The poem is packed with heavy imagery and written in second-person narrative to explore the perspective of his daughter after her mother’s death. About the Poet Ted Hughes was a children’s writer and … Read more
Introduction: “The Windhover” is a poem written by Gerard Manley Hopkins. It starkly brings out the glory of God through the falcon or windhover. 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 … Read more
Introduction: “To Imagination” is a poem written by Emily Bronte. It is a poem that is written in tribute to imagination, to express her gratitude for the same in a life filled with sorrow. About the Poet: Emily Bronte (1818-1848) was a notable English author. She was one of the eminent Bronte sisters who shook … Read more
Introduction “To My Dear and Loving Husband” is a poem by Anne Bradstreet that talks about eternal love between a married couple and the poet’s gratefulness towards experiencing this love. About the poet Anne Bradstreet is an important figure in the world of Literature. She is the first recognized woman to be accomplished as a … Read more
