Introduction: ‘The Author to Her Book’ is a poem written by Anne Bradstreet. It explores the bittersweet relationship an author shares with the book they write. About the Author: Anne Bradstreet (1612-1672) was an eminent English poet. She was famed to be the first woman New World Poet. Famous works of hers include ‘The Tenth … Read more
Introduction: ‘Mutability’ is a poem written by Percy Bysshe Shelley. It brings out how nothing is permanent in the world except for change. About the Poet: Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) was a prominent English poet. The recognition he did not achieve in his lifetime was rewarded after his death. Famous works of his include ‘Ode … Read more
Introduction William Wordsworth, the author of the poem, gets lost in the mountains and valley when he comes across a stunning field of daffodils. The daffodils along the edge of the lake are fluttering, dancing, and holding the speaker’s attention. Even though the lake’s waves were moving rapidly, the daffodils’ beauty outshone them. The poet is overjoyed … Read more
Introduction Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poem, also known as ‘Sonnet 43’ portrays the speaker’s devotion to her husband. The speaker of the poem expresses her unwavering love for her spouse. She expresses to her beloved the depth of her love for him as well as the various ways in which she feels for him. She adores … 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
