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This poem analysis focuses on the poem ‘The Forsaken Merman’ by the Victorian poet Matthew Arnold, and it is divided into three parts – context, rhyme scheme of the forsaken merman and rhetorical devices, and deep interpretation of the forsaken merman. Analysis and Critical Appreciation of The Forsaken Merman Context: ‘The Forsaken Merman’ was published… Continue reading The Forsaken Merman Analysis by Matthew Arnold: 2022
This poem summary focuses on ‘The Forsaken Merman’ by the English poet Matthew Arnold. Matthew Arnold (24 December 1822 – 15 April 1888) was an English poet and cultural critic who worked as an inspector of schools. He was the son of Thomas Arnold, the famed headmaster of Rugby School, and brother to both Tom… Continue reading The Forsaken Merman: Summary: 2022
This poem analysis of ‘East London’ by Arnold is divided into three parts – rhyme scheme and use of language, Christian imagery, and context. Rhyme Scheme in East London and Use of Language: This poem explanation would be incomplete without a discussion of the rhyme scheme of ‘East London’, for this rhyme scheme contributes significantly… Continue reading East London by Matthew Arnold Analysis: 2022
This poem summary focuses on the poem ‘East London’ by the eminent Victorian poet Matthew Arnold. Arnold was a keen observer of his times, and the people he saw around him. This is reflected in most of his poetry. ‘East London’ is no exception. ‘East London’ is written in the form of a sonnet. Therefore,… Continue reading East London Summary by Matthew Arnold: 2022
This poem analysis of ‘Life is But a Dream’ by Lewis Carroll is divided into three parts – rhyme scheme and rhetorical devices, acrostic, and deeper meaning. Life is But a Dream Analysis by Lewis Carroll Rhyme Scheme and Rhetorical Devices: The rhyme scheme followed by Carroll in this poem is very interesting, for all… Continue reading Life is But a Dream Analysis by Lewis Carroll: 2022
This poem summary focuses on the poem ‘Life is But a Dream’ by Lewis Carroll, the children’s author. The very title of this poem recalls a nursery rhyme that his young readers would be familiar with, that is, ‘Row, Row, Row your Boat’. However, contrary to the expectations that would bring up, the tone of… Continue reading Life is But a Dream Summary by Lewis Carroll: 2022
In this post we have attempted The Walrus and the Carpenter Analysis. This poem analysis of ‘The Walrus and the Carpenter’ by Lewis Carroll is divided into three parts – context, rhyme scheme and rhetorical devices, and nonsense poetry. The Walrus and the Carpenter Analysis by Lewis Carroll Context: ‘The Walrus and the Carpenter’ appears… Continue reading The Walrus and the Carpenter Analysis by Lewis Carroll: 2022
This poem summary focuses on the poem ‘The Walrus and the Carpenter’ by Lewis Carroll, famous as a children’s author. This poem is made of eighteen stanzas. Each of these stanzas consists of six lines. The entire poem is written in the third person, with the narrators (the use of the plural here is explained… Continue reading The Walrus and the Carpenter: Summary: 2023
Lewis Carroll was an English writer, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon, and photographer. His most famous writings are Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, which includes the poem “Jabberwocky”, and the poem The Hunting of the Snark, all examples of the genre of literary nonsense. He is noted for his facility at word… Continue reading You Are Old Father William Analysis by Lewis Carroll: 2022
Lewis Carroll was an English writer, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon, and photographer. His most famous writings are Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, which includes the poem “Jabberwocky,” and the poem The Hunting of the Snark, all examples of the genre literary nonsense. He is noted for his facility at wordplay, logic,… Continue reading You Are Old Father William: Line by Line Summary: 2022
