The shadow of Stevenson
Sometimes in the past, a poet did not become known for his work as a poet. Instead, it was thanks to an entirely different literary legacy that made the poet famous. Robert Louis Stevenson was such a person. Think Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, to name just two […]
The twinkling house in the moonlight
The poem “The House Was Just Twinkling In The Moon Light” by Gertrude Stein (February 3, 1874 – July 27, 1946) is not only a fascinating poem, it showcases her unique talent as a poet and her talent. It was also a prime example of the experimental use of language and imagery.
Meanwhile in Beer Street and Gin Lane…
Meanwhile in Beer Street and Gin Lane… it was disorder. The Gin Craze was the reason for William Hogarth (10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) to produce engravings bearing two poems, Beer Street and Gin Lane. The engravings and poems exemplified how what was described as the Gin Craze was handled at the time. […]
Edgar Allan Poe wrote about a raven…
‘The Raven’ is an impressive poem written by Edgar Allan Poe in 1845 about madness and despair. Why is this poem still so popular?
Analysis of “Spellbound”
“Spellbound” is a poignant exploration of emotional paralysis and the overwhelming forces of nature, captured in one poem, written by Emily Brontë (1818 – 1848). This is the analysis of “Spellbound.”
Who was Christina Rossetti?
Today, she is still considered an inspiration to many. Who was Christina Rossetti? This article focuses on this British-Italian or Italian-British writer, so you can never say later that you knew nothing about Christina Rossetti.
A Hymn to the Morning
Phillis Wheatley did something that was not possible during her lifetime. She published poetry. This was not a given because she was a woman. Nor was it a given because she was an African-American woman. Her poem “A Hymn to the Morning” is part of the legacy she left us.
Analysis of “Before the World Was Made”
The poem “Before the World Was Made” could be about one of William Butler’s (1865 – 1939) Yeats sisters. In any case, it is about how a woman can react to her jealous lover.
