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Critical Analysis of No Men are Foreign: This poem is an ardent appeal on the poet’s part to rid our hearts of xenophobia and embrace the unity of man as a whole. The poet says that wars are fought against those whom we believe are different from ourselves. Most of the time this difference is… Continue reading Analysis, Central Idea and Theme of No Men are Foreign: 2022
About the poet: James Falconer Kirkup (England, 23 April 1918 – Andorra, 10 May 2009) was a prolific English poet, translator and travel writer. He was born on 23rd April 1918. At the beginning of his career, he taught at The Downs School in Colwall, Malvern, where W.H. Auden had earlier been a master. He… Continue reading Summary of No Men are Foreign by James Kirkup: 2022
This poem is an autobiographical one. As we know, Milton did, in fact, go blind in the 1650s. Therefore, he is writing about his own experiences. However, if we go beyond the surface matter of this poem, we will see that it is less about his blindness and more about a philosophical exposition on the… Continue reading On His Blindness: Analysis: 2022
John Milton was born in London on 9th December 1608. After university, he spent six years in his father’s country home in Buckinghamshire, following a rigorous independent study course, including classical and modern works, to prepare for a career as a poet. In addition, Milton was proficient in Latin, Greek, Hebrew, French, Spanish, Italian, Old… Continue reading On His Blindness Line by Line Summary (2023 Update)
The well-known lyric, “Death the Leveller,” also known by its first line as “The Glories of our Blood and State,” appears at the very end of James Shirley’s play entitled The Contention of Ajax and Ulysses for the Armour of Achilles, which was printed in the year 1659. About the Poet: James Shirley (also spelled… Continue reading Death the Leveller: Summary and Analysis: 2023
About John Keats John Keats belonged to the second generation of Romantic poets which included Lord Bryon and Percy Bysshe Shelly. Born in 1795, John Keats had a short lifespan in which he published 54 poems. His poems were not much praised during his lifetime, but posthumously they received good appreciation. His poems were… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of La Belle Dame Sans Merci by John Keats: 2022
About John Donne John Donne was born in the year 1572 in London. He was a pre-eminent representative of the metaphysical poets, meaning that his work was characterised by the inventive use of conceits, and has a greater emphasis on the spoken rather than the lyrical quality of the verse. He mostly wrote satirical… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Twickenham Garden by John Donne: 2022
About John Donne: John Donne was born in the year 1572 in London. He was a pre-eminent representative of the metaphysical poets, meaning that his work was characterized by the inventive use of conceits, and has a greater emphasis on the spoken rather than the lyrical quality of the verse. He mostly wrote satirical… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Good Friday,1613, Riding Westward by John Donne: 2022
INTRODUCTION TO JOHN MILTON- Among the most famous poets in the history of English literature, John Milton was born on 9 december, 1608 in London. His most works constitute of prose poetry. He is known for his remarkable epic “Paradise Lost”. SONNET 15- Sonnet 15 by John Milton celebrates the military career and achievements of Fairfox.… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Sonnet 15 by John Milton: 2022
INTRODUCTION TO JOHN DONNE- The metaphysical poet, John Donne was born in England, London on January 22, 1572. He is known in the history of English Literature as the founder of metaphysical poems, his works comprising of philosophy, religion, unconventional perspectives, paradoxical situations, the art of imagery and wittiness. THE SUN RISING- “The Sun Rising” by… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of The Sun Rising by John Donne: 2022
