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“John Brown” is an anti-war song written by Dylan in 1962. This song was never included in Dylan’s official studio albums. It is basically a recorded song in the form of a ballad. This song consists of twelve verses written in a simple and easily comprehensible language. John Brown is the titular hero of Dylan’s… Continue reading John Brown: Analysis: 2022
About the poet– Bob Dylan is an American singer, songwriter, poet and painter. He was born on May 24, 1941. He was born in Minnesota, US. He has been one of the major influential figures in popular music and culture for his extraordinary folk and country songs. In 1961, he signed his first recording contract… Continue reading Summary of “John Brown” by Bob Dylan: 2022
Kingsolver in his poem “Naming Myself”, speaks about his ancestors and his family name. He explains how his grandfather came from Virginia during the time of slavery, and the Native American side of their heritage has been buried, and his newfound desire to uncover that part of their identity. He explains how even if he… Continue reading Analysis of ‘Naming Myself’ by Barbara Kingsolver: 2022
“That’s Success”, a poem by Berton Braley, is an immensely inspiring poem, that sums up what real success is in a nutshell so profoundly, that one cannot help but re-read it many times to gauge the magnanimity of the message within. The poem is an important note to the self, where elements of success, small… Continue reading Stanza-wise Summary of That’s Success by Berton Braley: 2022
The Wreck of the Titanic: Analysis “The Wreck of the Titanic” is a narrative poem. In this poem, the poet tells us a story that he believes is worth telling – that of the RMS Titanic. As he’s describing the events leading from the start of its voyage to the moment at which it sinks,… Continue reading The Wreck of the Titanic: Analysis: 2022
About the Poet: Benjamin Peck Keith was an American poet. Not much is known about him. It is estimated that he was born in the year 1857. His father was named Edwin S. Keith, and his mother was named Julia A. Pelera. Hence it is safe to assume that he was of mixed race. Records… Continue reading The Wreck of the Titanic: Summary: 2023
General, your Tank is a Powerful Vehicle: Critical Analysis “General, your tank is a Powerful Vehicle” was written in the third decade of the twentieth century, during the Interwar Period. This period of human history is known as the Interwar Period because it occurred between the First World War (that stretched from 1914 to 1918)… Continue reading General, your Tank is a Powerful Vehicle: Critical Analysis: 2023
About the poet: Bertolt Brecht was a German poet, playwright, and theatre director. Berliner Ensemble – the post-war theatre company – was started by Brecht and his wife, long-time collaborator and actress Helene Weigel. Brecht was born on 10th February 1898 in Augsburg, Bavaria. He was born as Eugen Berthold Friedrich Brecht. Brecht’s mother was a devout Protestant while his father was a Catholic (who had nevertheless been… Continue reading Summary of General, your Tank is a Powerful Vehicle by Bertolt Brecht: 2022
