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 (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? 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 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 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…
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 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 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 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…
Theme of Marriage in Pride and Prejudice Theme of marriage in Pride and Prejudice is what Jane Austen wants to explore in the novel. It a domestic story, but its author…
The Squire - A Youthful and Engertic Character Chaucer gives us the character of The Squire, who is the Knight's son, a young man of about twenty, who is training…
Charactrer of The Knight In The Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer protrays a vivid character of the Knight. He introduces the Knight as a noble and honorable character. He…