Essays on Poems

Auden uses several literary devices to position the poem as a satire. This satire is not just a poem about the man who died, but it is also a commentary on contemporary society. In this poem analysis, we will discuss how Auden positioned the poem as a satire and an...

A Noiseless Patient Spider 'A Noiseless Patient Spider' was published in 1868, three years after the end of the American Civil War. The war had left many American citizens suffering, and many people lost their lives. Whitman's poem focuses on the perseverance of one of those citizens, the spider. Whitman's personification of...

Dylan Thomas' poem "Fern Hill" In "Fern Hill," Dylan Thomas uses his childhood memories to explore the theme of the journey from innocence to experience. This theme is based on William Blake's division of the world into experience and innocence, and it is reinforced through Wordsworth's idea of double consciousness. The...

"Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost is a classic poem. Its meaning and Symbolism are explored here. The poem also explores the meaning of the words "hate" and "fire." You'll also discover what "ice" means in a poem. After reading this article, you should be well-equipped to understand Frost's poem.Robert...

This article examines Billy Collins poem Introduction to Poetry, Wallace Stevens influence, and how to adapt to the way your poem takes shape. It also touches on the importance of a light switch and metaphors of a room. And, lastly, it examines some of the most common...

Death be not proud" is the opening line of Sonnet X by John Donne, an English poet who was a leading figure in the group of metaphysical poets. The poem has many literary devices, but its main theme is about the conceit of death. The poem's tone is dark and...

If you have been pondering the beauty and meaning of a century quilt, you are not alone. Millions of Americans have chosen to create these works of art. There are a variety of techniques that you can use to enhance the beauty of your quilt. These techniques include Structure, Tone, and...

Maya Angelou's Third Volume of Poetry: And Still I Rise Maya Angelou's third volume of poetry, And Still I Rise, was published in 1978 by Random House. It came during a particularly prolific period in Angelou's life. She had already written three autobiographies and two previous poetry collections. She wrote about...

The Song of Roland is a medieval tale about the struggle of good and evil. The Christian Franks represent the will of God, while the Muslim Saracens represent pure evil. The medieval world-view emphasizes that good will triumph over evil. However, there is also room for the characters to make...

The funeral blues are a piece of poetry by the English poet W. H. Auden, which first appeared in his 1936 play The Ascent of F6. The poem was substantially revised for the singer Hedli Anderson, and Benjamin Britten set it to music. In this essay, we will discuss the...

William Cullen Bryant's "Thanatopsis": Exploring Death and Nature William Cullen Bryant wrote a poem titled "Thanatopsis" about death, which is an early poem about the process of death. The word "thanatopsis" comes from the Greek words 'thanatos' and 'opsis'. It means "consideration of death." Important Themes: Death and Nature This poem has many...

Lycidas is a pastoral elegy written by John Milton in 1637. It first appeared in a collection of elegies in 1638. It was dedicated to Edward King, a Cambridge friend who drowned in the Irish Sea off Wales in August 1637. Milton wrote this poem for King, a close friend...