Updated December 14, 2022 “Summer in Calcutta” is a poem describing Kamala Das’s reminiscent of a summer day that she spent in Calcutta. As depicted in the poem, it is the April month of the Summer and she is enjoying her time in Calcutta under the heat of the Sun. Although the poem refers to … Read more
Updated April 21, 2022 William Wordsworth quotes on Nature help understand his love and reverence for Nature. “Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher,” is a famous quote of Wordsworth on Nature, among his many. Wordsworth brought in a new era of poetry where Nature was represented, appreciated and coloured … Read more
Updated June 15, 2022 If you are afraid of facing realities, the poem Mirror by Sylvia Plath, could be a great read for you. Undoubtedly, the mirror is the most truthful thing and the person who honestly helps you introspect is your biggest well wisher. Narratives around Mirror are symbolic but very ably it exposes … Read more
Updated June 15, 2022 If you are a fan of weird imagery built around lonely life Tulips by Sylvia Plath could be great read for you. The poem has a subtle melody and resonates with the calmness which the poetess experiences in her hospital room. The “Tulips” is a poem of nine stanzas, each having … Read more
Updated March 10, 2022 The Road Not Taken Summary This summary is an account of real life dilemma in making decisions as portrayed in the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost. Under Mountain Interval Collection of Frost, the poem features as first one. The poem also makes part of CBSE Class 9 poetry … Read more
Updated June 16, 2022 Frankly speaking, analysis of the song of myself could be only intimidating until you know about Walt Whitman. The major literary figure, Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was one of the greatest American poets and journalists of the 19th century. He is usually put in the school of American Transcendentalists for his belief … Read more
Updated June 16, 2022 John Keats was a prominent figure among the Romantic poets like P.B. Shelley, Lord Byron etc. He is one of the most accomplished Romantic poets for his wide variety of poetry ranging from sonnets, Spenserian romance to Miltonic epic. John Keats died at the age of 25 but in a burst … Read more
Updated June 17, 2022 Ode to The West Wind is a masterpiece of Percy Bysshe Shelley (P.B. Shelly) wherein, power of the west wind brings in all the good changes. In fact, the poet wishes changes in the society exemplifying a hope for a better future. The poet implores the wind to make him its … Read more
Updated February 28, 2023 Lines Written a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey is a nature poem by William Wordsworth, with short title: Tintern Abbey. The poem “Tintern Abbey” is Wordsworth realization that memory of pure communion with nature works in adult mind too, though with compensating ability. An adult’s ability to “look on nature” and hear … Read more
Updated June 17, 2022 My last Duchess Summary here is the crux and analysis of Robert Browning’s dramatic monologue. Theme of my last duchess revolves around suspicious death of duchess of Ferrara which was actually a deliberate killing by the Duke himself. And, the duke is negotiating for his next marriage to the daughter of … Read more