An Analysis of Jim Morrison’s Poetry Through the Eyes of a Fan. James Douglas Morrison’s poetry was born out of a period of tumultuous social and political change in American and world history. Besides Morrison’s social and political perspective, his verse also speaks with an understanding of the world of literature, especially of the traditions that shaped the poetry of his age. His poetry expresses […]

Tennyson’s emotions are clearly very deep and thoughtful, but with a lack of knowledge of where they come from, leading to a theme of confusion. His feelings are portrayed with vivid imagery and description, and the structure of the poem enhances this by adding rigidity. The enjambement and repetition add to the idea of overwhelming emotion. The poem begins with ‘Tears, Idle Tears’, the repetition […]

Alone In a dark room, -Every entity has left me here. -The door Is barred by a broom, Belonging to the witch who sealed my faith. -Curled into a ball -Knees to my chest, back against the wall. -This is my only protection. -Although the only breath I hear is my own, -I’m reminded I’m not yet alone. Lingering above me Is the everlasting pressure, […]

For poetry to be truly personal, a voice is needed. It is through the voice of a poet that the reader can glean some sense of that poet’s identity and nature. Who are they? What are they trying to say? Why? One could even go so far as to say that the voice of a poem or poet is fundamental to its aesthetic value and […]

I have chosen the poem, Lady Feeding the Cats by Douglas Stewart, to explore how the poet has used Australian visions to explore ideas about Australia. Douglas Stewart a poet who brings texts to life and shapes meaning giving them a distinctly visual image. He conveys this by using visual imagery and descriptive language in his poems this is conveyed in Lady feeding the cat. […]

I’ll upload one later, I’m on my phone Elizabeth Bishop poses interesting questions delivered by means of a unique style. Do u agree with this assesment of her poetry? Your answer should focus on both themes and stylistic features . Support your points with the aid of suitable reference to the poems you have studied. *Good Luck ;)* Elizabeth Bishop poses interesting questions delivered by […]

William Wordsworth and romantic Poetry In Wordsworth’s “We are seven”, characteristics of nature was included because beginning on line 41 the little cottage girl says” My stockings there I often knit, My ‘kerchief there I hem; And there upon the ground I sit- I sit and sing to them,” this stanza shows how the girl enjoys the therapeutic quality of sitting outside by the church-yard […]

Introduction To Poetry October 21, 2013 A relationship between two lovers is a bond that when broken, can be hard to get over. It’s hard to undo feelings for someone whom youVe built so much trust and compassion with. It takes a strong person to forgive someone who has stopped loving you when you still love him or her. And even then, it takes a […]

One of the most renowned American poets, named Emily Dickinson, was a woo man who seemed to be sad and depressed. Her poems had themes of happiness but h err most famous ones were about death. In the poem ” I felt a funeral in my brain” she writes about how she imagines how her funeral will feel and look like. Dickinson used literary devices […]

I chose the poem Going Blind by Rainer Maria Wilke. Essentially, the poem outlines an observer’s thoughts about a girl at a party who is blind. My initial feeling during the first few lines was pity for the blind girl, as the poem talks about her hesitant smile and how she holds her cup differently than everyone else because she can’t see them. She tries […]