Beaming Notes
Your Guide to Literature
H.W Longfellow- The American poet and educator, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), was from Portland, Maine. His life had witnessed uneventful death of his two wives, which left him heartbroken. Longfellow’s name can be found amongst the five Fireside Poets. The gentle poet of 19th century became the first American writer to translate Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. Voices of… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls by H.W Longfellow: 2022
Emily Dickinson- Known for her unusual life of self-imposed seclusion, Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) wrote poetry of power. She was one of the greatest poets of America. Born on 10 December, 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, Dickinson’s poetry was heavily influenced by the Metaphysical poets of seventeenth-century England, as well as her reading of the Book of Revelation… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Wild Nights by Emily Dickinson: 2022
Carl Sandburg- A winner of three Pulitzer prizes, Carl Sandburg (1795-1821) was born to parents of Swedish ancestry in Galesburg, Illinois. The American poet quit school following his graduation from the eighth grade in 1891 and went on to try his hand at variety of jobs. He then quit the jobs and travelled alone, during which… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Branches by Carl Sandburg: 2022
The internal conflict of a person born to black-white parents is portrayed through the lines of the poem. It has a dominant trait of autobiographical elements from Hughes’ life. The racial tensions between the black and white communities in the 1920s and the ethnic conflict in the lives of African-American individuals form the backdrop of… Continue reading Cross: Summary and Analysis: 2022
Gerard Manley Hopkins- The Victorian poet, Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889) got himself established in the realm of literature posthumously. His fame lies as an English poet, a Catholic and a Jesuit priest. The innovative writer was known for his experimentation with verse and invention of sprung rhythm. Through manipulation of prosody and use of imagery, Hopkins created… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Felix Randal by G.M Hopkins: 2022
William Shakespeare- Often called England’s National Poet, William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest dramatist in the English language. Also known as the Bard of Avon, his works include approximately 38 plays, including collaborations, 154 sonnets and 2 long narrative poems, and some other verses of uncertain ownership. Sonnet 15- This poem is one of Shakespeare’s… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Sonnet 15 by William Shakespeare: 2022
James Joyce- Born and educated in Ireland, James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (1882 – 1941) spent his prime years in Europe. One of the most influential writers of 20th century, he was well known for his novels, short stories as well as poetry. Dubliners, his first collection of short stories were published in the year 1914. It was… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Flood by James Joyce: 2022
Emily Dickinson- Known for her unusual life of self-imposed seclusion, Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) wrote poetry of power. She was one of the greatest poets of America. Born on 10 December, 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, a heavy influence of the Metaphysical poets of seventeenth-century England can be found in Dickinson’s poetry. Most of her works were published… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of I Died For Beauty by Emily Dickinson: 2022
Langston Hughes- One of the major literary figures emerging during the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes was an American poet born on February 1, 1902. Almost all of Hughes’s works are reflective of the true culture of black people, their sufferings, achievements, their fondness for all aspects of life including music, food, language etc. The Weary Blues- “The… Continue reading The Weary Blues Summary and Analysis by Langston Hughes: 2022
“Shakespeare” is Arnold’s one of the most read and favored sonnets. William Shakespeare, a major literary figure and the greatest dramatist in the world of English Literature, had already established himself as a critics’ favorite poet before the beginning of Arnold’s poetic career. Matthew Arnold, being impressed by Shakespeare’s artistic abilities, wrote this famous sonnet… Continue reading Shakespeare: Summary and Analysis: 2022
