Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? By William Shakespeare Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all…
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Reluctance
The Poem: Reluctance By Robert Frost Out through the fields and the woods And over the walls I have wended; I have climbed the hills of view And looked at the world, and descended; I have come by the highway…
Homonyms
Understanding Homonyms: A Comprehensive Guide Words are powerful tools! Sometimes, words look and sound alike but have completely different meanings. These are called homonyms, and understanding them can significantly improve your vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing skills. This guide will…
Symphony in Yellow
Symphony in Yellow By Oscar Wilde An omnibus across the bridge Crawls like a yellow butterfly And, here and there, a passer‑by Shows like a little restless midge. Big barges full of yellow hay Are moored against the shadowy wharf,…
Justice
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into the profound depths of Rita Joe’s powerful poem, “Justice.” This piece invites us to consider the multifaceted nature of fairness and its often elusive presence in our world. Prepare to sharpen your…
Drought
Welcome, aspiring poets and literary explorers, to an insightful journey into Denys Lefebvre’s poignant poem, “Drought.” This powerful work invites readers to contemplate the profound impact of environmental hardship on both the natural world and human existence. Prepare to delve…
Polemic
Have you ever encountered a piece of writing that felt less like an argument and more like a passionate, unwavering attack on an opposing viewpoint? That, in essence, is a polemic. While arguments aim for reasoned persuasion, a polemic aims…
Love After Love
Love After Love By Derek Walcott The time will come when, with elation, you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror, and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You…
Everyone Sang
Welcome, dear readers, to a journey into the heart of a truly remarkable poem, “Everyone Sang” by Siegfried Sassoon. This short but immensely powerful work captures a moment of profound human experience, resonating with anyone who has ever felt the…
Wuthering Heights
Introduction of Wuthering Heights Wuthering Heights was written by Emily Bronte, a great name among the Bronte sisters. This story is known as the masterpiece of English Literature and was published in 1847 under her pen name “Ellis Bell.” However,…
Love without Love
Love without Love By Luis Lloréns Torres I love you, because in my thousand and one nights of dreams, I never once dreamed of you. I looked down paths that traveled from afar, but it was never you I expected.…
Last of His Tribe
Welcome, everyone, to an exploration of a truly moving and powerful poem, “Last of His Tribe.” This poem invites us to step into a moment of profound reflection, offering a glimpse into a history that shaped a nation and continues…
Musee des Beaux Arts
About suffering they were never wrong, The old Masters: how well they understood Its human position: how it takes place While someone else is eating or opening a window or just walking dully along; How, when the aged are reverently,…
Love Like Salt
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into the heart of Lisel Mueller’s profound poem, “Love Like Salt.” This piece, deceptively simple in its presentation, offers a rich tapestry of meaning, inviting readers to reconsider the very nature of love…
England, My England
Welcome, dear readers, to a journey into the heart of English poetry. Today, we turn our attention to a truly stirring piece, William Ernest Henley’s “England, My England.” This poem is more than just words on a page; it is…
The Canterbury Tales
Introduction to The Canterbury Tales The Canterbury Tales is known as the foundational English literary book of tales written in verse style by Geoffrey Chaucer. The author is famous as one of the pioneers of English poetry. The book was…
Moby-Dick
Introduction to Moby-Dick Moby-Dick or The Whale is a popular novel by the American novelist, Herman Melville. It was published in 1851 and gained popularity among children and adults alike. It also appeared in London in the United Kingdom at…
Crime and Punishment
Introduction to Crime and Punishment Crime and Punishment was written by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It is the tour de force that presents the post-reform Russia through the character of Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov. The novel first started appearing in series in The…
The Giver
Introduction to The Giver The Giver is a dystopian story by Lois Lowry, an American writer. It first appeared in the United States in 1993 and became an instant hit on account of the unusual story it presents. The story…
The Odyssey
Introduction to The Odyssey Odyssey is one of the best ancient epics and a masterpiece, written by the blind poet, Homer. It might have been written in the 8th or 7th century BC. The poem has won popularity in almost…