I hear America singing begins with a poem and linoleum-cut illustrations. Whitman uses the speaker's voice to evoke an image of America that reflects his sense of place and national identity. But is he really painting a true portrait of our nation? What are some of Whitman's omissions? And does...
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If you want to read some of the best poetry written by Pablo Neruda, look no further than The Poetry of Pablo Neruda. This English-language collection is the most comprehensive collection of Neruda's work in any language. Neruda, who died in 1994, has been hailed as the greatest poet of...
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A valediction forbidding mourns The speaker's love for the person who is leaving him or her is expressed in this poem. It addresses the concept of love and separation and uses metaphors to illustrate the ideas. "The soul departs the body," Donne writes. The metaphor sets the tone of the poem....
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Gary Soto is an American poet, novelist, and memoirist. He has received numerous awards for his works, and is widely considered one of the best contemporary writers. His poetry and essays have been hailed for their raw emotion and honesty. You can read more of his works below. The following...
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The Lais of Marie de France The Lais of Marie de France are short narrative Breton poems composed by the French queen, which are believed to have been written in the late 12th century, between 1155 and 1170. They are a good example of a French courtly epic, as they are...
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Introduction Edgar Allan Poe, an American author, and editor noted for his literary work was a key figure in the Romantic Movement and a pioneer in the genre of detective novel and poetry writing. He is one of the best-known writers who often gives his own life to each of his...
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John Ronald Reuel Tolken lived during a period in history when Literature, particularly in poetry, was at its formative stage and many literary works were made. J.R.R. Tolken was a man with many accomplishments, both when he was alive and since his premature death. During his life, he was a...
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This was the second time I was reading the novel, The Cask of Amontillado, and I chose it because I've always liked Poe's way of introducing his characters and plot creation, and as always, Poe didn't get frustrated. Therefore, the topic below introduces my reaction to the character of Montressor...
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The Cask of Amontillado The cask of Amontillado is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe, and its basis is on Gothic conventions that include the oppressiveness and the thriller to create terror. However, human beings are used to convey the gothic conventions rather than having supernatural elements. The Gothic...
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