Poetic form

Shakespeare’s Caliban as an Analytical Tool in Post-Colonial Poetry Since his creation Shakespeare’s Caliban has famously informed a number of reinterpreted and expanded characters in major literary works spanning multiple centuries. Some works, such as Robert Browning’s “Caliban Upon Setebos,” explore the character in an outright and explicit manner that expands Caliban’s experience in new or different settings, whereas others, such as Derek Walcott’s “A Far Cry from Africa,” indirectly explore…

The power of nature; nature’s role in the Romantic’s works Throughout William Wordsworth’s poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” and Lord Byron’s work “Darkness” both human nature and the natural are explored separately and in their cohesion. “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” mainly focuses on the blissful side of nature and the impact it had on the narrator in the moment and during the present when in reflection. However, Lord Byron’s “Darkness” illustrates the cold and brutal side of nature, how…

Robert Frost wrote Nothing Gold Can Stay in 1923. Frost wrote this poem out of fear the word would end. He did not publish the entire poem and instead modified the first section. The first section was a featured in print. By not publishing the whole thing this makes me he was scared to voice his full opinion. Yes it was written in enhlish, and no,it was a single poem. a narative poem that compares nauture to reality. With him keeping it short he packs a lot into his 8 lines. "Nothing Gold Can…

The German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, once said: “That which does not kill us, makes us stronger.” Li-Young Lee’s poem entitled “A Story” poignantly depicts the complex relationship between a father and his son through the boy’s entreaties for a story. He employs emotional appeals as well as strategic literary devices to emphasize the differing perspectives that exist between father and son. Through shifting points of view, purposeful structure, and meaningful diction, Lee adds depth and…

About the author Sir Henry Wotton (1568-1639) was an English poet, diplomat and politician. His family was well- to-do and he received a good education. Wotton was appointed ambassador to the court of Venice and later the provost of Eton College. He served as Member of Parliament in 1614 and 1625. He was knighted by James VI. His love for classical architecture developed during his stay in Venice. His book ‘The Elements of Architecture’ sought to familiarize the English man with…

the poet's love. However, each of the works has differing examples of figurative language as well. For example, "While the sands o' life shall run" (line 12, Burns) is an excellent instance of personification, and "O Me! O Life!" does not have this poetic device. Additionally, the verse, "the powerful play goes on" is a metaphor for life, and there is no metaphor within Burn's poem. In conclusion, figurative language is an essential element of poetry, and these two poems use it…

shrub’ The sight poem “To a shrub” by Ee Tiang Hong is about a Bougainvillea. Ee draws attention to the grace of the flower describing the Bougainvillea; how all the features of the Bougainvillea are all graceful and tirelessly beautiful. Ee uses, poetic techniques; Alliterations and repetition are used for emphasis. Also personifications, metaphor were used to give the Bougainvillea characteristics bringing the poem to life. Throughout the poem personifications were used to characterize the…

In Andrew Marvell’s poem “Damon the Mower,” the protagonist describes his heartbreak after Juliana rejects him. Though readers never hear Juliana’s voice in the poem, Damon freely speaks of her thoughts and actions. His monopoly of narration allows him to exploit gender roles and tell his biased side of their story. He portrays Juliana as a masculine, superhuman creature by aligning her with the typically male Sun and describing her through the use of three symbolic gifts he gives to her.…

part in the use of metaphorical use, personification and other forms of figurative language. The continued use of figurative language adds deeper meaning to the writing in sonnets and other form of poetry and this is continuously demonstrated throughout Shakespeare’s work. As love is the central theme of most of Shakespeare’s sonnets, his writing exudes many tones, including passion, disgust, anger and hope. Seemingly similar in writing form and word use, Sonnet 130 and Sonnet 30 differ in…

How is the idea of infancy and childhood presented in 6 different poems The six poems explores different aspects of infancy and childhood, and they all have something in common. They also have a concept that is linking with one and another, and each poem has reflected on the idea of infancy, childhood, or how we have began our lives. The poems “Piano” written by D.H. Lawrence and “On Turning Ten" written by Billy Collins emphasizes the restrictiveness in adulthood which contrast with the…