Ashley Glaze Mrs. Putman English 12- 7th period 1 October 2012 Imagery in Beowulf Intro: The most memorable stories have the most vivid descriptions. These word pictures help bring the story to life. The author of one of the greatest epic tales. Beowulf, effectively uses imagery to enhance the meaning of this powerful tale. I.
It is easy to state that the most enduring contribution to Victorian poetry is the form of the dramatic monologue. None other than English poet Robert Browning made this type of poetry famous in the mid 1800s. During this era, harsher themes such as male dominance and the permanence of art were incorporated into poetry as demonstrated in Browning’s many compositions. He is world renown due to his legendary dramatic monologue entitled My Last Duchess, which in turn displays Browning’s unique writing style, the concept of Victorian masculinity alongside the permanence of art throughout the 1800s. As mentioned above, Robert Browning is well known in the world of poetry due to his contribution of the dramatic monologue.
Out of the 154 sonnets that Shakespeare composed, Sonnet 116 is often categorized as a favorite for Shakespearean readers. It’s simple structure and transparent metaphors allow for a complete understanding of Shakespeare’s attitude towards what is referred to as “true love”. Within these words the reader can also discern the attitudes of the traditional “courtly love” of Shakespeare’s time. The belief of true love and its ability to be unwavering was just as important to the people of the 16th century as it is to modern day people. This sonnet is written in a traditional English sonnet format of 14 lines in iambic pentameter, structured as three quatrains and a couplet, although there is some metrical flexibility as noted in the 11 syllable line, “that looks on tempests and is never shaken” (line 6).
A dictionary is very supportive for this poem to understand the histories of words. A poem written so long ago contains language that has entirely changed in use and meaning over the past few hundred years. Raychel Reiff’s article about this poem simply explains what Marvell is saying in simpler terms. Reiff first begins to comment on Marvell’s excellent use of first and second-person pronouns to “manipulate the tone and to help win over his coy mistress.” Throughout the first section of the poem, Reiff explains that Marvell “uses both the formal and informal second-person pronouns, as well as the singular and plural first-person pronouns.” This simply shows that “although he would like to have an intimate relationship with her, he will allow her to remain distant and separate as long as time presents no problem.” In other words, he wants to be with her, but will allow her to do whatever she pleases if she doesn’t feel the same. The next section simply deals with time and more word usage.
A New Affair Which Never Ends “Chekhov, with his artist’s wisdom, teaches us implicitly that literature is a form of desire and wonder and not a form of the good.” HAROLD BLOOM Anton Chekhov was one of the most important short story writers and dramatists of all time. Ranked among the giants of Russian literature, Chekhov’s legacy includes The Cherry Orchard, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, The seagull, “The Darling,” and “The Lady with the Dog” (Bloom 2). Anton Chekhov was born on January 29, 1860 in Taganrog, Russian Empire and died on July 15, 1904 at age 44 in Badenweiler, German Empire. In his early writings Chekhov assumed responsibility for the whole family. To support them and to pay his tuition fees, he wrote daily short, humorous sketches and vignettes of contemporary Russian life, many under pseudonyms such as "Antosha Chekhonte" and "Man without a Spleen" (Palmer).
This album was a Landmark progressive album, and still is considered an outstanding hit. There are several songs from this album that really strike me as creative timeless hits. Three of my favorite songs from this album are; “Breathe”, “On the Run”, and “Money”. Their ability to use new and unique instruments for the time, to convey the storyline of life is incredibly thrilling to me. The songs feel very poetic for me, and have a certain timeless energy about them.
(LaBlanc 3) During the 19th century, a more ‘Romantic approach’ to the novel, shows the character Don Quixote as a heroic idealist and visionary who wants to improve the world by reviving the lost Golden Age. (Bayliss 391) However, Don Quixote was received; one can definitely see that the novel contains varied themes. One of the well known themes of Don Quixote is romance and chivalry. The first part of the novel is said to poke fun at those two ideas. Cervantes uses his character to show how misguided romanticism is; especially with Quixote’s love for a woman he has never met.
1.introduction of the poet and poem Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, noted as the most popular American poet of the nineteenth century,is probably the best loved of American poets over the world.He was born in Portland America, on Feb 27, 1807.He was once educated at Bowdoin College . He died in Cambridge on March 24, 1882.His poetry and narrative works are lyrical with an easy rhythm, making them memorable. A collection of poetry, Voices in the Night (1839), contained the poems ‘A Psalm Life’, ‘Hymn to the Night’, and ‘The Light of the Stars’, which soon became widely known. His longer narrative poems, Evangeline (1847), The Song of Hiawatha (1855), and The Courtship of Miles Standish (1858), further served to make him the best-known American poet of the century. His Tales of a Wayside Inn (1863) opens with ‘Paul Revere‘s Ride’, which has ever since been a national favourite.
Born on 7 may 1812, Brownning's first poem was published in 1833 and this was followed by 'Bells and Poemgranates', 'Men and Women' etcetera. His longer poems show a strong interest in human emotions and motives and a tendency to use obscure language but his lyrical poems are known for their musical qualities. Robert Browning was known as the perfect practitioner of Dramatic Monologue in english language. Among one of his best dramatic monologues is 'My Last Duchess'. Written in a colloquial style the poem is spoken by the Duke of Ferrara in conversation with the envoy of a count whose daughter he wishes to marry.
“The Lake Isle of Innisfree” William Butler Yeats was one of the most famous poets in British history in the 20th century. Yeats’ poems have many distinctive features of romanticism. The period is particularly associated with peace, divinity, and the beauty of nature which were also the main themes in the literature from the period. In 1923 Yeats won the Nobel Prize for Literature as the first Irishman. He was born in Ireland but he lived in many different places, for example in London.