“Abou Ben Adhem” is a narrative poem by Leigh Hunt in which he attempts to capture the spirit of brotherhood and fraternity with a hint of spiritual satisfaction. Leigh Hunt …
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The poem Our Little Ghost by Louisa May Alcott is about a ghost of a child who visits the narrator’s house each night. The ghost is said to bring comfort …
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About the poet: George Gordon Byron was born on 22nd January 1788, in Aberdeen, Scotland. He inherited his family’s English title at the age of ten, becoming Baron Byron of …
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Critical Analysis of The Gift: A transcendent poem on motivation and kindness, ‘The Gift’ achieves that unique outlook of a spiritual holism. The poem takes a holistic approach towards healing, …
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About the Poet: Li-Young Lee was born in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1957 to Chinese parents. His great-grandfather on his mother’s side was the famous Yuan Shikai, the first Republican President of …
Critical Analysis of Mother to Son: This poem is a symbol of the struggle which the Negro Race had to endure throughout their time in America. From being taken from their …
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About the Poet: James Mercer Langston Hughes (1902- 1967) commonly known as Langston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He was born in Joplin, Missouri. He …
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Short Questions: Q1: ‘He stalks in his vivid stripes.’How does the tiger look in his cage? A: The tiger has sharp, clear stripes on his body.He looks majestic as …
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Critical Analysis of The Eve of Waterloo: Among the Romantic poets of the 19th century, certain things are to be found in common. For example, their work often contained ethereal …
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Critical Analysis of Women: This poem employs a strategy that is fairly common in feminist writings – that of conformity to patriarchal expectations on the surface, and of subversion to …