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There is something of deep and unsettling thrill that comes from reading works of gothic literature. The dark and unsettling nature of the gothic provides a strong sense of escapism and an interesting opportunity to explore what is otherwise repressed. These traits of the gothic explain why is proved to be a growing fascination and…

The myths of the river Lethe, Orpheus and Eurydice and Helen of Troy could not possibly be missing from her repertory. They are included in H. D. ‘s Collected Poems (1925) under the names of “Lethe”, “Eurydice” and “Helen”, and will be analyzed in this paper in order to show how she dealt with “revisionist…

            Pictures portray Emily Dickinson as a seemingly Puritan looking frail young woman with pale skin and a tightly drawn mouth.  Her portraits never exhibit any trace of life or happiness, much as her actual life may have been – empty, sad, and alone, waiting for death.  Dickinson is a noted poet on the subject…

There are various genres of music worldwide, each distinguished by unique characteristics. Among these is Jazz, a genre created primarily by black Americans in the early 20th century. Jazz combines elements of American and African tribal music. Jazz stands out from all other genres of music due to its numerous distinct characteristics. Three main distinctions…

Percy Bysshe Shelley wrote the poem “The flower that smiles to day” also known as “Mutability”. In this poem, Mr Shelley brings up the fact that nothing in life is permanent. The Focus is given specifically on the good things that happen in our life and how in reality they are not as great as…

Keats wrote “Ode to Autumn” after strolling through the water meadows of Winchester, England, during an early autumn evening in 1819. The poem consists of three stanzas, each containing eleven lines that depict the taste, sights, and sounds of autumn. However, a significant portion of the third stanza focuses on diction, symbolism, and literary devices…

The poem Basking Shark, by Norman MacCaig is a poem which talks about the inequalities that exist in nature due to the overpowering spirit of man. To show this inequality the poet brings the Basking Shark and himself into the picture. The inequality is brought out through the various comparisons that the poet brings out…

In the poem “Sympathy” by Paul Laurence Dunbar, the poet uses the image of himself as a caged bird to symbolize feeling trapped in an undesirable situation. In the first stanza, Dunbar paints a cheerful picture of “the sun bright on the upland slopes” (Dunbar 2), perhaps reflecting his hopeful outlook after graduating high school…

Old English epic poem “Beowulf” is still regarded as a defining example of the Anglo-Saxon period’s literary legacy. The terrible creatures that our eponymous hero fights symbolize more than simply basic opposing forces, and they are at the heart of our story. These monsters—Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon—reflect social concerns and moral quandaries of…

The poem “Not Waving but Drowning” by Steve Smith showcases the notion that the poet is not consistently the lyrical voice in a poem. This statement emphasizes the significance of engaging the reader in the depicted situation within the poem. Consequently, “Not Waving but Drowning” utilizes various voices, figurative language, and multiple interpretations to reconstruct…