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Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979) is an American poet who lived through both the First World War and the Second World War, as well as the Great Depression. She not only observed the unemployment and poverty of millions in America, but also experienced it in her own life. This helps her to write poignantly about loss. ‘A… Continue reading A Miracle for Breakfast Summary by Elizabeth Bishop

“Speak Gently” by David Bates is a simple poem in which the poet asks his readers to speak in a gentle way. Each stanza of the poem tells us how and why we should speak gently with others.The first stanza tells us to rule over people by love and not by fear. Obedience of people… Continue reading Speak Gently Summary by David Bates

Have you encountered a snake near your home? What was your immediate reaction? The frightening experience of confronting a snake is beautifully described in D. H Lawrence’s poem, “Snake.” D. H Lawrence personifies a ‘snake’ in his poem, “Snake” with a certain charm. The poem is modern and the natural undertones in the poem fascinate… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Snake by D.H Lawrence

Dylan Thomas was one of the eminent writers of the twentieth century. He believed that writing was a kind of self-discovery. This belief of his was even reflected in his writings, and his works remained distinctly personal, having metaphorical language, aesthetic imageries, and psychological details. His writings were personal and had worldly themes like birth,… Continue reading And Death Shall Have No Dominion: Summary and Analysis 2022

‘Do Not Go Gentle Into That Night’ was written by Dylan Thomas in 1945, when his father D. J Thomas was seriously ill. The poem was published in his collection, In Country Sleep, after his father’s death. The poem is a protest against the idea of accepting death quietly. It discusses the various ways to… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Do Not Go Gentle Into The Night by Dylan Thomas

I Believe is a poem by a Garo poet, Brucellish K Sangma. It is a translation from the original Garo poem, Anga Bebera’a into English by the same poet. She is one of the eminent poets among the Garo women poets. She often translates her own poems from one language to another. Suggested Reading: Detailed… Continue reading Analysis of I Believe by Brucellish K Sangma

About the poet: Brucellish K Sangma is a Garo poet. Hence she hails from the state of Meghalaya in north-eastern India. She is one of the most eminent among Garo women poets. Not much is known about her. The “K” in Sangma’s name stands for Koksi, her clan name, and it suggests that she is quite proud… Continue reading Summary of I Believe by Brucellish K Sangma