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Poe’s stature as a major figure in world literature is based on his poetry and short stories. His works manifested in brilliant language and technique mixed with inventive style and imagination. His poetry even influenced the French Symbolists of the late nineteenth century who in turn shaped the direction of the modern literature. Death, after-life,… Continue reading Analysis of Eldorado by Edgar Allan Poe

Edward James ‘Ted’ Hughes was an Modern English poet and critics ranked him as one of the best poets of the period. Among the important poets of the latter half of the twentieth century, Ted Hughes’ special contribution to English poetry lies in the creation of a poetic world with a central interest in wild… Continue reading Analysis of Hawk Roosting by Ted Hughes

Explantion of The Housekeeper by Robert Frost The Housekeeper by Robert Frost is not a poem but has been called a “dramatic tale” and “a tragedy” by Robert Frost himself in his letters, was published in Frost’s collection of works called “North of Boston” in 1915. It pans out a conversation between an old woman,… Continue reading The Housekeeper Analysis by Robert Frost

William Blake is considered as the earliest poet of the “Romantic movement”, the characteristic features of which were predominant in the poetry that was penned during the 19th century. Although much greater recognition is given to poets like Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, Keats for setting the Romantic trends in the history of English literature, one cannot… Continue reading The Chimney Sweeper: Songs of Innocence Analysis and Summary

This article provides a complete summary and critical analysis of the wonderful poem written by Sir Robert Frost, “Stopping by the woods on a snowy evening.” Analysis of Stopping by The Woods on a Snowy Evening: Stopping by woods on a snowy evening by Robert Frost comes across as a beautiful piece celebrating nature’s beauty… Continue reading Analysis of Stopping by The Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost

This article provides a complete summary of the wonderful poem ‘the road not taken by Robert Frost. ‘The Road Not Taken’ is a beautiful piece of poetry which has the power to take an imaginative mind at a fork in a forest on a young autumn morning. The Road not taken by Frost summary is the… Continue reading The Road Not Taken Analysis by Robert Frost- Summary and Meaning

 This article provides a summary of The Gift of Magi by O Henry. Short stories of O Henry are widely read and appreciated for their sudden twist in the endings. One of the most popular O Henry short stories is “The gift of magi” which is an unconventional celebration of love. Jim and Della, the two main… Continue reading Summary of the Gift of Magi by O Henry

Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 – 6 October 1892) was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria’s reign and remains one of the most popular British poets. Tennyson excelled at penning short lyrics, such as “Break, Break, Break”, “The Charge of the Light Brigade”, “Tears, Idle Tears”… Continue reading Analysis of Mariana by Tennyson

Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, FRS (6 August 1809 – 6 October 1892) was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria’s reign and remained one of the most popular British poets. Tennyson excelled at penning short lyrics, such as “Break, Break, Break,” “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” “Tears, Idle Tears,”… Continue reading The Brook: Summary

Sylvia Plath ( October 27, 1932 – February 11, 1963) was one of the most renowned and influential poets, novelists, and short story writers of the 20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she studied at Smith College and Newnham College at the University of Cambridge before receiving acclaim as a poet and writer. She was… Continue reading ‘Mirror’ by Sylvia Plath : A Summary