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The Homeric poems are a representation of reality- nature, animals, and men. We may reach Homer by inquiring into the picture he gives us– by seeing how true and imaginative it is. One researcher, Paolo Vivante, concludes that By Homeric imaginatition I mean that sympathetic insight whereby objects and events were first rendered by the…

Understanding the Function of Religious Imageries in D. H. Lawrence’s poems, Tortoise Shout and Snake David Herbert Lawrence or the popularly known poet of today, DH Lawrence or sometimes DHL, has been a controversial and much talked about literary artist. His words in his works were seen by many as unrestricted and instantaneous (“Lawrence, D.H.”)….

The three poems “Conveyancing” by Thomas Hood, “Composed upon Westminster Bridge” by William Wordsworth and “London” by William Blake are all written by male authors and all are set in London. “Conveyancing”, by Thomas Hood is about movement from one place to another using different vehicles that were available, such as Gurneys, hackney carriages and…

Many of the literary works from the period after the Elizabethan Age are referred to as metaphysical poems. The term was coined by poet and critic Samuel Johnson to describe a group of 17th-century British lyrical poets who shared interests in exploring metaphysical concerns and using imaginative metaphors. Despite not being formally associated or having…

Richard Lovelace’s poetry focuses on living in the present moment, even from within the confines of prison. In his poem “To Althea, From Prison,” he expresses his ability to continue enjoying life and loving his mistress. Despite being physically locked up, Lovelace believes that his mind and soul are liberated. He proclaims, “Stone walls do…

The texts I am going to compare are “Child of the Americas” by Aurora Levin Morales and “What’s It like to be a Black Girl” by Patricia Smith. Both works center on the mindset of two women with African roots, burdened by the historical opinions of American society about their heritage. These negative opinions are…

For as long as fathers have had sons the bond has been a strong and awesome one. It’s no wonder two authors from totally different periods of time have chosen this bond as their topic. After reading “Father and Son,” by both Homer and Mary Nagy, the reader would be able to pick out a…

Medusa by Carol Ann Duffy The poem Medusa explores the theme of jealousy and anger; the poet illustrates this using the extended metaphor of a Greek mythological creature Medusa, whose story describes her as a beautiful maiden that is turned into a hideous creature after being raped by Poseidon. The poet furthermore links this metaphor…

E. E. Cumming’s poem “The Cambridge Ladies Who Lived in Furnished Souls,” generally lampoons the behavior and way of life of the Cambridge girls. In fact, just by simply using the word “furnished” in his title, Cumming made an ironic description of a group of ladies who more or less represent the aristocracy in New…

Two poems penned by two powerful female voices who have made immense contributions in the literary world make for an interesting and insightful study. Sylvia Plath’s “Daddy” and Adrienne Rich’s http://www.litencyc.com/php/speople.php?rec=true&UID=3579 for more details. Adrienne Rich’s groundbreaking book, Diving Into the Wreck,” was published in 1973. This work remains a significant contribution to feminist literature…