The children are at the loom of another world. Their braids are oiled and black, their dresses bright. Their assorted heights would make a melodious chime. They watch their flickering knots like television. As the garden of Islam grows, the…
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The River God
The River God By Stevie Smith I may be smelly, and I may be old, Rough in my pebbles, reedy in my pools, But where my fish float by I bless their swimming And I like people to bathe in…
The Retreat
Happy those early days! when I Shined in my angel infancy. Before I understood this place Appointed for my second race, Or taught my soul to fancy aught But a white, celestial thought; When yet I had not walked above…
Thornton Niven Wilder
Thornton Wilder, a name synonymous with profound storytelling and insightful explorations of the human condition, remains a cornerstone of 20th‑century American literature. His work transcends simple narratives, offering meditations on life, death, and the universal experiences that connect us all.…
Sandra Cisneros
Sandra Cisneros is a name synonymous with evocative storytelling, particularly concerning the Chicana experience in America. Her work resonates deeply because it is rooted in personal experience, transformed into universal themes of identity, belonging, and the search for a voice.…
Geoffrey Chaucer
Imagine a world vastly different from our own—a medieval England filled with knights, pilgrims, and bustling marketplaces. Now picture a writer who captured the very essence of this world, weaving tales of love, adventure, and everyday life with a wit…
Edith Hamilton
Imagine a world brimming with myths, legends, and heroic tales. Now picture a woman who dedicated her life to breathing new life into these ancient stories, making them accessible and captivating for generations. That woman was Edith Hamilton, a scholar,…
Carson McCullers
Carson McCullers, a name synonymous with poignant Southern Gothic literature, remains a powerful voice decades after her passing. Her work delves into the complexities of loneliness, alienation, and the human condition with a rare sensitivity and unflinching honesty. To understand…
J. R. R. Tolkien
Imagine worlds brimming with magic, ancient languages, and epic quests. This is the legacy of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, more commonly known as J.R.R. Tolkien. He wasn’t just a writer; he was a world builder, a philologist, and a storyteller…
Arthur Conan Doyle
Let us embark on a journey into the life and works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a name synonymous with masterful storytelling and the creation of one of literature’s most enduring characters, Sherlock Holmes. Beyond the fog‑laden streets of Victorian…
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn remains a monumental figure in 20th‑century literature, a voice that resonated with truth even amid immense hardship. Understanding his life, his experiences, and the evolution of his writing provides a powerful lens through which to view a turbulent…
Mnemonic
Have you ever struggled to remember a long list, a tricky name, or a complex idea? Our brains are amazing, but they aren’t perfect. That’s where mnemonics come in! Mnemonics are memory aids – little tricks we use to help…
The Patriot
Welcome, fellow explorers of literature, to a journey into the heart of Robert Browning’s profound poem, “The Patriot.” This dramatic monologue offers a timeless reflection on the fleeting nature of public adoration and the harsh realities of political life. Prepare…
A Blackbird Singing
A Blackbird Singing By R. S. Thomas It seems wrong that out of this bird, Black, bold, a suggestion of dark Places about it, there yet should come Such rich music, as though the notes’ Ore were changed to a…
The Next War
Welcome, aspiring poets and keen literary explorers, to a journey into the heart of one of Wilfred Owen’s most poignant and powerful works. Today, we unravel the layers of “The Next War,” a poem that challenges our perceptions of conflict…
The Mesh
By Kwesi Brew aka Osborne Henry We have come to the crossroads And I must either leave or come with you. I lingered over the choice But in the darkness of my doubts You lifted the lamp of love And…
The Place’s Fault
Welcome, poetry explorers, to a journey into the heart of human emotion captured within verse. Today, we delve into Phillip Hobsbawm’s poignant poem, “The Place’s Fault,” a powerful exploration of childhood struggles and their lasting impact. This piece invites us…
The Rainy Day
Welcome, dear readers, to a journey into the heart of a truly timeless poem. Today, we turn our attention to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “The Rainy Day,” a piece that, despite its apparent simplicity, holds profound wisdom and emotional depth. This…
The Lost Mistress
The Lost Mistress By Robert Browning All’s over, then: does truth sound bitterAs one at first believes? Hark, ’tis the sparrows’ good-night twitterAbout your cottage eaves!And the leaf-buds on the vine are woolly,I noticed that, today;One day more bursts them…
The Listeners
The Listeners By Walter de La Mare ‘Is there anybody there?’ said the Traveller, Knocking on the moonlit door; And his horse in the silence champed the grasses Of the forest’s ferny floor: And a bird flew up out of…