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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
“Even Past Fifty” by Shanta Shelke was a part of her collection of poetry entitled Gondan (Marathi for “tattooing”), which was published in the year 1975. This poem was originally written in Marathi, and it was translated into English by the noted Indian author Vilas Sarang. This poem is written in the first person. Hence,… Continue reading Summary of Even Past Fifty by Shanta Shelke: 2022
About the poet: Theodore Huebner Roethke was an American poet. He has published several volumes of award-winning and critically acclaimed poetry. Roethke’s work is characterized by its introspection, and its use of rhythm and natural imagery. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1954 for his book, The Waking, and he won the annual National Book Award for Poetry twice… Continue reading Summary of Elegy for Jane by Theodore Roethke: 2022
A Doctor’s Journal Entry for August 6, 1945, is a poem about the atomic bombings of Hiroshima (on 6th August 1945) and Nagasaki (on 9th August 1945), the only use of nuclear weapons for warfare in history. That makes it an anti-war poem. This poem was published in 1990 in the first issue of Volume… Continue reading Line by Line Summary and Explanation of A Doctor’s Journal Entry for August 6, 1945: 2022
About the Poet: Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and American literature as a whole, and he… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe: 2022
About the Poet: Dylan Marlais Thomas was a Welsh poet well- known for his strong literature. His most notable works include “do not go gentle into that good night” and “And death shall have no denominator”. He was also famous for his radio broadcasts such as “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” and “Portrait of the… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Death and Entrances by Dylan Thomas: 2022
About the Poet: Dylan Marlais Thomas was a Welsh poet well-known for his strong literature. His most notable works include “do not go gentle into that good night” and “And death shall have no denominator”. He was also famous for his radio broadcasts such as “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” and “Portrait of the Artist as… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Light Breaks Where No Sun Shines by Dylan Thomas: 2022
About the Poet: Dylan Marlais Thomas was a Welsh poet well-known for his strong literature. His most notable works include “do not go gentle into that good night” and “And death shall have no denominator”. He was also famous for his radio broadcasts such as “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” and “Portrait of the Artist as… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Love in the Asylum by Dylan Thomas: 2022
About the Poet: Dylan Marlais Thomas was a Welsh poet well- known for his strong literature. His most notable works include “do not go gentle into that good night” and “And death shall have no denominator”. He was also famous for his radio broadcasts such as “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” and “Portrait of the Artist… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of Lament by Dylan Thomas: 2022
Introduction to the Poet: Dylan Marlais Thomas (27 October 1914 – 9 November 1953) was a Welsh poet and writer whose works include the poems “Do not go gentle into that good night” and “And death shall have no dominion“; the ‘play for voices’ Under Milk Wood, and stories and radio broadcasts such as A Child’s Christmas in Wales and Portrait of… Continue reading Summary and Analysis of In My Craft or Sullen Art by Dylan Thomas: 2022
