Scottish Poetry

A Stone’s Throw Poem by Elma Mitchell Summary, Notes and Line by Line Explanation in English

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Introduction The poem “A Stone’s Throw” is written by Elma Mitchell. The poem talks about the story of Mary Magdalene from The Holy Bible. The speaker is a man who is part of the crowd that is going to stone the woman for being touched by multiple men. But right before everything happens Jesus Christ … Read more

Nostalgia Poem by Carol Ann Duffy Summary, Notes and Line by Line Explanation in English

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Introduction Carol Ann Duffy is a British poet and dramatist who is the author of the poem “Nostalgia”. The poem was released in the 1990’s poetry collection “The Other Country” by Duffy. The poem examines the concept of nostalgia—a yearning for the past—and how it might impact our lives today. About the poet Dame Carol … Read more