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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 Experience Analysis and Summary

Taking its cue from Homer’s epic Iliad, the analysis of The Shield of Achilles conjures an image of a meditative poem which seeks to draw a comment on how brutal and violent the world is. The poem begins with an unknown woman looking over the shoulder of another man whose identity is also unknown and is only… Continue reading The Shield of Achilles Analysis by W.H. Auden

Infant Joy is taken from the collection of Songs of Innocence, and thus one can find the elements of innocence and carefree hovering in the poem. Before we adapt a critical analysis of the poem, we should know something about Blake’s theory of poetry and his religious views. This is help in better understanding of… Continue reading Infant Joy Analysis by William Blake

POET INTRODUCTION:William Butler Yeats was an important 20th century Irish poet. He was a powerful influence behind the Irish Literary Revival and also founded the Abbey Theatre along with Lady Gregory, and Edward Martyn. He served as its chief for some time and also promoted J.M. Synge, Sean O’ Casey and others.  In 1923, he… Continue reading When You are Old Analysis and Summary by W.B.Yeats

The poem “The Fly” written by William Blake was published in 1794 in his poetry collection “Songs of Experience”. The collection contained 26 poems. “The Fly” depicts an ordinary daily life incident which we would rather ignore. A disturbing fly killed by accident provokes the thoughts of the poet’s tender heart. He didn’t think it… Continue reading The Fly Analysis by William Blake

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

William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. His prophetic poetry has been said to form “what is in proportion to its merits… Continue reading The School Boy Analysis by William Blake

This article provides a complete summary and analysis of The Solitary Reaper. The Solitary Reaper is a master piece of Wordsworth and is often recognized with him. As you go through this article, you can understand the meaning of the poem and its association with Wordsworth’s ideology. History of the Poem This poem can be considered… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Solitary Reaper by William Wordsworth