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About the Poet- Thomas Campbell was a Scottish poet. He was born in Glasgow on 27th July 1777. He was educated at the University of Glasgow. In 1795 Campbell went as tutor on the island of Mull. The scenery of the western Highlands, which made a deep impression on his mind, is reflected in his verse. Returning… Continue reading Line by Line Meaning of Lord Ullin’s Daughter by Thomas Campbell

The poem consists of 13 stanzas. Each of these stanzas is again made up of 4 lines. Hence, the entire poem consists of 52 lines in total. 1st stanza: A Chieftain to the Highlands bound, Cries, ‘Boatman, do not tarry; And I’ll give thee a silver pound To row us o’er the ferry.’ In this… Continue reading Summary of Lord Ullin’s Daughter (Stanza 1-14)

Edward James ‘Ted’ Hughes was a Modern English poet and critics ranked him as one of the best poets of the period. Among the important poets of the latter half of the twentieth century, Ted Hughes’ special contribution to English poetry lies in the creation of a poetic world with a central interest in wild… Continue reading Summary of The Laburnum Top by Ted Hughes