Introduction to A Doll’s House A Doll’s House was first titled ‘Et dukkehjem’ and written in Danish by Henrik Ibsen. This masterpiece is a three-act play. It was first staged in Copenhagen in Denmark on 21 December 1879 in the…
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Everything Has Changed (Except Graves)
I stood at the ruins of my former school where I was patiently moulded; wild plants occupy every space now; my soul was paralyzed. What happened to the roofs the doors and windows? Can these dumb lonely walls still recognise…
Poverty
Welcome, everyone, to a fascinating journey into the world of poetry! Today, we explore a powerful and timeless piece by Jane Taylor, a writer renowned for her ability to convey profound truths with clarity and compassion. Her poem, “Poverty,” offers…
Man and Woman
Man is the highest of creatures. The woman is the most sublime of ideals. God made for man a throne and for the woman an altar. The throne exalts; the altar sanctifies. Man is the brain; the woman’s heart. The…
I’M NOBODY! WHO ARE YOU?
I’m Nobody! Who are you? Are you—Nobody—Too? Then there’s a pair of us! Don’t tell! they’d advertise—you know! How dreary—to be—Somebody! How public—like a Frog— To tell one’s name—the livelong June— To an admiring Bog! By Emily Dickinson Discovering the…
For My Daughter
Looking into my daughter’s eyes I read Beneath the innocence of morning flesh Concealed, hintings of death she does not heed. Coldest of winds have blown this hair, and mesh Of seaweed snarled these miniature hands; The night’s slow poison,…
The Fish
“It’s a nice fish,” the boy sang, to a child, and they went out. “He’s a nice fish, “ the boy sang, to a child, to see the water flow. They sang, “It’s a nice fish,” and the boy sang…
Remember
Welcome to an insightful exploration of Joy Harjo’s profound poem, “Remember.” This remarkable piece of literature invites readers on a journey of self-discovery and connection, urging a deep understanding of one’s place within the vast tapestry of existence. Through its…
In and Out of Time
Welcome, aspiring poets and literary enthusiasts, to a journey into the heart of a truly captivating poem. Today, we delve into “In and Out of Time,” a piece that beautifully articulates the profound and enduring nature of love. This poem,…
After Death
Welcome, dear readers, to a journey into the heart of a truly poignant poem, Christina Rossetti’s “After Death.” As your guide, I invite you to explore the quiet power and profound insights contained within these verses. This poem offers a…
A Time to Believe
A Time to Believe by B. J Morbitzer To believe is to know that everyday is a new beginning. Is to trust that miracles happen, and dreams really do come true. To believe is to see angels dancing among the…
A Time to Talk
A Time to Talk by Robert Frost When a friend calls to me from the road And slows his horse to a meaningful walk, I don’t stand still and look around On all the hills I haven’t hoed, And shout…
After the Lunch
Wendy Cope’s “After the Lunch” is a poignant and universally relatable exploration of the unexpected onset of love. This poem masterfully captures the internal conflict that arises when the heart makes a declaration the mind is not yet ready to…
Pygmalion
Introduction to Pygmalion The play, Pygmalion, was first premiered in 1913 in England. It was written by George Bernard Shaw, a masterpiece based on the Grecian myth of the same name, derived from the myth popular during the Victorian period.…
Catch-22
Introduction to Catch-22 Catch-22 is known as the leading anti-war fiction by Joseph Heller. It became popular, despite taking more than 8 years in writing. Joseph started this novel in 1953 and published it in 1961, setting the stage for…
Candide
Introduction to Candide Candide was written by the leading French enlightenment figure, Voltaire. It was published in French by its title Candide, ou l’Optimisme in 1759. Later, the novella was translated into English under the same title and was published…
Death of a Salesman
Introduction to Death of a Salesman Death of a Salesman a play having “two acts and a requiem” is the masterpiece of Arthur Miller written in 1948 and produced in 1949. The popularity and success of the play demonstrate the…
Richard Cory
Whenever Richard Cory went down town, We people on the pavement looked at him: He was a gentleman from head to toe, Clean favored, and imperially slim. And he was always quietly arrayed, And he was always human when he…
The Handmaid’s Tale
Introduction to The Handmaid’s Tale The Handmaid’s Tale is written by the Canadian Nobel laureate, Margaret Atwood. It was published in 1985. This dystopian novel sets a new trend in postmodern, futuristic fiction by presenting a totalitarian regime of Gilead…
We Real Cool
The Pool Players. Seven at the Golden Shovel. We real cool. We Left school. We Lurk late. We Strike straight. We Sing sin. We Thin gin. We Jazz June. We Die soon. Unlocking the Power of Gwendolyn Brooks’ “We…