Metaphysical Conceit – A Powerful Tool
Conceit A conceit is an elaborate and often surprising comparison between two very different things. It is a type of metaphor or simile that is extended throughout a poem or…
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Ode to the West Wind
Ode to the West Wind By Percy Bysshe Shelley IO wild West Wind, thou breath of Autumn's being,Thou, from whose unseen presence the leaves deadAre driven, like ghosts from an…
The Sun Rising
The Sun Rising by John Donne
The Sun Rising by John Donne Busy old fool, unruly sun,Why dost thou thus,Through windows, and through curtains call on us?Must to thy motions lovers' seasons run?Saucy pedantic wretch, go…
sonnet 2 by Shakespeare
Sonnet 2 by William Shakespeare
Sonnet 2 by William Shakespeare OR “When forty winters shall besiege thy brow” When forty winters shall besiege thy brow,And dig deep trenches in thy beauty's field,Thy youth’s proud livery,…
Sonnet 75 by Edmund Spenser
Sonnet 75 by Edmund Spenser
Sonnet 75 by Edmund Spenser (Also called Amoretti 75) One day I wrote her name upon the strand,But came the waves and washed it away:Again I wrote it with a…
What is a sonnet?
What is a Sonnet?
What is a Sonnet? A sonnet is a poetic form that consists of 14 lines of verse that follow a set rhyme scheme and metrical pattern. The term “sonnet” originates from…
metaphysical poetry
Metaphysical Poetry
Metaphysical Poetry Metaphysical poetry is a group of poems from the 17th century that are known for their intellectualized style, unusual imagery, and complex thought. The term was coined by critic Samuel…
17th century poetry
17th century Poetry
17th century Poetry The17th century poetry was marked by several notable features, including: Metaphysical poetry: This style was the most prominent in English poetry in the first half of the century. It…
The Wife of Bath
Character Sketch of The Wife of Bath
Character Sketch of The Wife of Bath In The Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer introduces The Wife of Bath as a bold, confident, and experienced woman. She stands out…
Jane Austen as a Child of the Eighteenth Century
Jane Austen as a Child of the Eighteenth Century
Jane Austen as a Child of the Eighteenth Century To understand these aspects of Jane Austen's novels, we must consider the following important facts of Jane Austen as a Child…
theme of appearance vs reality
Appearance vs Reality in Pride and Prejudice
Theme of appearance vs Reality in Pride and Prejudice In Jane Austen's classic novel “Pride and Prejudice,” the theme of appearance vs reality plays a central role in shaping the…
Character Sketch of The Monk
Character of The Monk
Character of The Monk In The Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer portrays Character of The Monk as a man who enjoys the pleasures of life, even though he is…