Introduction to The Big Wave Pearl S. Buck, one of the best American authors, wrote The Big Wave. It was released in 1948 and instantly captured a huge readership of children including adults. The novel became a popular children’s story…
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Woman to Child
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into the heart of one of Australian poetry’s most profound works. Today, we delve into Judith Wright’s “Woman to Child,” a poem that beautifully articulates the miraculous and deeply spiritual experience of motherhood.…
The United Fruit Company
Welcome, aspiring literary explorers, to a journey into one of the most potent and politically charged poems of the 20th century. Today, we delve into Pablo Neruda’s masterful critique, “The United Fruit Company.” This poem is not merely a collection…
The Thickness of Ice
At first we’ll meet as friends (Though secretly I’ll be hoping we’ll become much more and hoping that you’re hoping that too) At first we’ll be like skaters testing the thickness of ice (with each meeting we’ll skate nearer the…
Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face
Welcome, dear readers, to a delightful journey into the world of poetry! Today, we explore a truly joyful and insightful poem that encourages us to look at the ordinary with fresh eyes and a grateful heart. Prepare to be charmed…
You Will Never See Me Fall
You Will Never See Me Fall By Joyce Alcantara You may see me struggle but you won’t see me fall. Regardless if I’m weak or not I’m going to stand tall. Everyone says life is easy but truly living it…
Meeting Point
Welcome, dear readers, to a captivating journey into the heart of Louis Macneice’s remarkable poem, “Meeting Point”. Prepare to explore how words can weave magic, bending time and space to capture the essence of human connection. This poem is a…
Wind and Window Flower
Welcome, dear readers, to an insightful exploration of Robert Frost’s enchanting poem, “Wind and Window Flower.” This exquisite piece, published in his 1913 collection A Boy’s Will, invites us to ponder the delicate dance between longing and indifference, freedom and…
Visitors to the Black Belt
Langston Hughes, a towering figure of the Harlem Renaissance, masterfully captured the complexities of African American life through his poetry. Among his powerful works is “Visitors to the Black Belt,” a poem that serves as a direct and unflinching challenge…
Velvet Shoes
Velvet Shoes By Elinor Wylie Let us walk in the white snow In a soundless space With footsteps quiet and slow, At a tranquil pace, Under veils of white lace. I shall go shod in silk, And you in wool,…
Winter Morning
By Ogden Nash Winter is the king of showmen, Turning tree stumps into snow men And houses into birthday cakes And spreading sugar over lakes. Smooth and clean and frosty white, The world looks good enough to bite. That’s the…
During Wind and Rain
They sing their dearest songs— He, she, all of them—yea, Treble and tenor and bass, And one to play; With the candles mooning each face. . . Ah, no; the years O! How the sick leaves reel down in throngs!…
The Laboratory
Welcome, dear readers, to an exploration of one of English literature’s most captivating and chilling poems. Today, we delve into the intricate world of Robert Browning’s “The Laboratory,” a masterpiece that invites us to peer into the darkest corners of…
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Introduction to A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man First published back in 1916, the novel, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, was written by James Joyce, an Irish artist, author, and icon of a…
Dracula
Introduction to Dracula This Gothic masterpiece of horror by Bram Stoker, Dracula, first appeared on the shelves in 1897 and instantly won recognition for the author, vying for long. Bram Stoker became a household name in Ireland and the world…
Exposition
Stories aren’t just what happens, but how we find out about it. That’s where exposition comes in. It’s a fundamental building block of any narrative, the way an author lays the groundwork for the tale to unfold. Whether you’re diving…
The Glass Menagerie
Introduction to The Glass Menagerie The Glass Menagerie is a memory play, written by a popular American writer, Tennessee Williams. The play was first staged in 1944 and became an instant hit, bringing fortune and popularity, both for the playwright…
The Last Leaf
Welcome, dear readers, to a journey into the heart of a timeless poem, “The Last Leaf” by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. This remarkable piece of literature invites us to pause and reflect on the profound passage of time, the beauty…
The Heaven of Animals
Welcome, aspiring poets and curious minds, to an exploration of James L. Dickey’s captivating poem, “The Heaven of Animals.” This remarkable work invites us into a world where nature’s laws reign supreme, offering a unique perspective on life, death, and…
The Legend
Welcome, everyone, to a journey into the heart of a truly remarkable poem. Today, we unravel the layers of Garrett Hongo’s “The Legend,” a piece that invites us to look closely at the world around us and reflect on what…