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What Is Poetry ? : 4 page paper that describes the essence and development of poetry. This paper presents considerations in regards to poetic themes, styles, and similar development that is present in this vastly diverse literary format. The writer stresses the concise nature of poetic structures and presents two poets, Emily Dickinson and Ogden Nash, as examples of individuals who both successfully display ‘poetic brevity.’ Bibliography lists several sources. Poetry.wps
Edgar Allen Poe’s "Annabel Lee" : A 5 page paper that provides an explication of Poe's poem, while also demonstrating the way he utilizes form to support the themes of love and loss. No additional sources cited. Poeann.wps
Edgar Allen Poe’s "The Raven" : A 7 page explication of Edgar Allan Poe’s immortal poem. The paper shows how all the poem’s elements -- rhyme, meter, word choice, imagery, and metaphor -- all work together to create an atmosphere of doom. Four sources including poem. Raven.wps
Death and Sexuality in Edgar Allen Poe : A 10 page paper discussing the idea that the source of Poe’s morbid imagination may have been the deaths of so many of his female relatives and loved ones, and his inability to separate the concept of "mothers" from "brides." Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Poelong.wpsEdgar Allen Poe’s Poetry / Influenced By The Death Around Him : This 6 page essay discusses how the deaths of Poe's mother, stepmother, and wife affected him and were all reflected in his poetry. Specific examples from "To Helen," "Annabel Lee," "The Raven," and "Lenore" are provided to illustrate this thesis. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Poemothe.wps
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Edgar Allen Poe / How His Life Is Reflected In His Works : A 7 page paper on the personality of Edgar Allan Poe, and how his life experiences fit into his work -- particularly his poems. The writers argues that Poe’s obsession with death was simply endemic in the young man’s disturbed personality, and his writings are simply a reflection of an emotional problem he’d always had. Bibliography lists five sources. Puzzlep.wps
Emily Dickinson / Life & Works : A 10 page paper discussing the life and works of this poet. Dickinson's favorite themes and reclusive lifestyle are analyzed with relevance to one another. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Emily.wps
Emily Dickinson As A Transcendentalist : A 6 page paper analyzing whether the famous nineteenth-century poet can actually be considered a transcendentalist. Looking at evidence presented in several of her poems, the writer argues that Dickinson would like to have been such, but many of her fears and obsessions rose from her Calvinist background. The paper uses five of her poems -- "These are the days when birds come back", "I heard a fly buzz when I died", "Because I could not stop for death," "Further in summer than the birds", and "Tell all the truth but tell it slant" to support its thesis. No critical sources are cited.
Transdic.wpsEmily Dickinson's "Apparently With No Surprise" : A 1 page essay on theme, imagery, and symbolic expression in this work by Dickinson. The writer also evaluates her technique and use of allusion. No Bibliography. Dickin.wps *TOTAL PRICE FOR THIS ESSAY ONLY $ 9.95 !
Emily Dickinson’s "As Imperceptibly As Grief" : A 3 page paper examining Emily Dickinson’s poem. This paper looks at how Dickinson is able to use the cycles of the seasons to indicate the likelihood of the ongoing nature of man’s consciousness as well. It examines in particular her word choices and development of theme. No additional sources cited.
Emilyd.wpsEmily Dickinson’s "As Imperceptibly As Grief" # 2 : A 3 page explication of Dickinson’s poem. This paper notes that Dickinson’s style
strongly reflects the rhythms of the Protestant hymns she heard each Sunday in church. It also shows how she uses her unique ability to look closely at nature and the natural world to illustrate her reflections on the invisible and ineffable -- in short, how she uses nature to prove her articles of faith. No additional sources cited. Emilyd2.wpsEmily Dickinson's "Because I Could Not Stop For Death.." : An insightful 3 page analysis of Dickinson's poem in which the writer describes theme, message, personification and so forth. No Bibliography. Dickpoem.wps
Emily Dickinson’s "I Send Two Sunsets": A 4 page explication and analysis of Emily Dickinson’s poem "I Send Two Sunsets." The paper demonstrates how through a comparison of the creation of a poem to the creation of a sunset, Dickinson creates a radical analogy of a human being’s creative process with God’s. Bibliography lists four sources.
Diffsun.wpsEmily Dickinson's "I Taste a Liquor Never Brewed..." : 4 page analysis & explication of Emily Dickinson's "I Taste a Liquor Never Brewed," in which the writer attempts to explain Dickinson's purpose, meaning, use of metaphors, and so forth. This detailed analysis literally "gets to the heart" of the poem. No Bibliography. Liquor.wps
Emily Dickinson's "The Soul Selects Her Own Society" : A 5 page explication of this poem by Emily Dickinson. The writer details the metaphors of the poem, its form and rhyme scheme, and critical views of its relationship to Dickinson’s own life. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Soulsct.wps
Success in Two Poems of Robinson and Dickinson : A 6 page essay analyzing a poem by Emily Dickinson, namely "Success is Counted Sweetest," and a poem by Edwin Robinson, named "Richard Cory." It gives an overview of what constitutes success and what each writer constitutes as success. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Robdick.wps, cory.wps
Robert Frost’s Own Life Reflected In His Works : This 5 page paper explores the life and work of poet Robert Frost, and how one influenced the other. Also provided is a critical analysis the setting, form and structure of his most memorable poems. Frost.wps
Themes of Robert Frost : A 5 page research paper discussing how Frost perennially uses the themes of nature and farming as the basis for the majority of his poetry. A number of poems are included to illustrate points and to validate the writers thesis. Bibliography lists five critical sources. Frostnat.wps
Colloquialism in Robert Frost’s Poetry : A 6 page paper discussing how Frost’s poetry makes use of colloquial speech patterns and images to reflect his New England heritage. The paper includes short examples from three poems. Bibliography lists four sources, two of which are books of poetry. Frost.wps
Self-Discovery in Robert Frost’s Poetry : A 6 page paper dealing with two poems, "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening" and "Desert Places." The writer discusses the tremendous differences in mood and theme between these two poems despite their common setting, and concludes that they are less about the poet’s relationship to nature than they are about the poet’s relationship to himself. No additional sources cited.
Fro.wpsRobert Frost's "After Apple Picking" : A 7 page explication Robert Frost’s "After Apple Picking." Fully-cited/footnotes; Bibliography lists three relevant critical sources (all books). Frostapp.wps
Robert Frost’s "After Apple Picking" # 2 : A 5 page analysis on this poem written by late author Robert Frost. An in-depth look is taken using two interpretations of this popular piece of work. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Frostap2.wps
Robert Frost's "Acquainted with the Night" : (Approximate length) 4 page comprehensive discussion of tone, idea, metaphors, rhyme scheme etc; in Robert Frost's poem "Acquainted with the Night." No Bibliography. Frostni2.wps
Robert Frost's "Acquainted with the Night" # 2 : Another version of 'Frostni2.wps' with some disparate interpretation. No Bibliography. Frosnig.wps
Robert Frost's "Birches" : A 5 page analytical essay in which the writer shows how Robert Frost's poem entitled "Birches" takes us away from the woods of New Hampshire (which are typical of Frost's poems) or the despair of humanity and places us partly back in the woods, but also partly in a certain metaphor of sexuality not found in any of Robert Frost's other poems. Bibliography lists 5 supporting sources. Frostbir.wps
Robert Frost's "Design" : Approximately 8 pages in length; Essay reviews Robert Frost life and explicates his poem "Design" with relevance to other works and to the era as well. Includes bibliography. Frostpem.wps
Robert Frost’s "Home Burial" / Depths Of Hurt : A 3 page paper on Robert Frost’s long narrative poem. The paper analyzes the metrical structure, meaning, theme, and symbolism in the poem (particularly the motif of planting a tree and of burial itself).
Burial.wpsRobert Frost's "Mending Wall" : A 5 page critical analysis of Frost's poem. This paper presents the major themes in the "Mending Wall," which include man's separation from man as well as man's relationship with nature. This poem, which Frost himself called his "second favorite" supports the major themes developed throughout Frost's body of poetic works. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Mendingwa.wps
Robert Frost's "Out, Out" / Brief Discussion : 1 page on theme, imagery, and poetic verse in Robert Frost's "Out, Out." The writer finds this particular work to be unusually literal in light of Frost's other works. No Bibliography. Frostout.wps *TOTAL PRICE FOR THIS ESSAY ONLY $ 9.95 !
Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" : 3 pages on Frost's "The Road Not Taken" in which the writer makes the point that the last stanza actually depicts someone who was not unhappy with the choice they made. A complete explication of each stanza is included as is a discussion of the poem's meaning & general theme. No Bibliography. Frostroa.wps
Views Of Death in the Works of Poe, Dickinson, and Frost : A 6 page paper discussing man’s relationship to death in three poems: "The Raven," "Because I Could Not Stop For Death," and "Death of The Hired Man". It concludes that the three poets’ views are very different: Poe’s view is most like that of the recently bereaved, Dickinson’s view is more typical of one who is contemplating death from some distance in time, and Frost seems to be the most concerned with forging some meaning out of each individual life. No additional sources cited. Raven.wps
Richard Lovelace's "To Lucasta" : A 2 page essay on this affectionate poem discussing its emotional qualities, the author's use of descriptive language, etc; No Bibliography. Poemlove.wps
Robert Browning and the Victorian Tradition : A 20 page paper showing how Robert Browning’s work fits into the Victorian tradition. The paper focuses on three poems, "My Last Duchess", "Fra Lippo Lippi", and "Andrea del Sarto." More than 8 sources are cited.
Browning.wpsRobert Browning's "The Bishop Orders His Tomb At St. Praxed's Church" : A 5 page explication of Browning's poem in which the writer discusses the poem's theme, tone, style, Browning's use of allegory, etc.; Some discussion is also included of how this particular poem was representative of its era (Victorian). Bibliography lists 3 sources. Stpraxed.wps
Robert Browning’s "My Last Duchess" and "Porphyria's Lover" : A 7 page paper that considers the use of the dramatic monologue as well as the use of language, figures of speech and common symbolism to support the dramatic themes in these poems. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Brownin2.wps
Robert Browning’s "My Last Duchess" and "Porphyria's Lover" # 2 : A 5 page paper that demonstrates Browning's use of the dramatic monologue in these two poems. This paper suggests that his use of this format provides a means for developing themes of love, murder, and social morality. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Dramono.wps
Robert Browning’s "My Last Duchess" and "Porphyria's Lover" / Possessive Love : A 6 page paper that considers the theme of possessive love in "My Last Duchess" and "Porphyria's Lover." This paper demonstrates that Browning's use of the monologue, his reflections on expectation and surprise, and his use of language all support the theme of possessive love in these works. Bibliography with 7 sources. Browning2.wps
John Keats and The Theory of Negative Capability : A 5 page research paper on Keats and his theory. The writer points to numerous examples of negative capability as it exists in Keats' poems and also discussed his vivid use of imagery as well. Additional focus is upon Keats' fascination with man and his relationship with nature. 8 sources are cited in the bibliography. Keats2.wps
The Theme of Lawlessness in the Works of Keats : 8 pages analyzing the theme of lawlessness in the poems of Keats; and particularly in his work entitled "Robin Hood." The writer discusses how events in Keats' own personal life influenced his writing on this particular theme. Bibliography cites 5 supporting critical sources. Keats.wps
Vampirism in Keats' "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" : A 5 page paper in which the writer argues that Keats' poem reflects the vampire themes proposed by Nina Auerbach--forbidden love, taking, desired guilt and attraction. The paper discusses lines and descriptors from the poem in support of the argument. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Keatvamp.wps
A Comparison Between Keats and Browning : A 7 page paper that compares Keats' "Ode on a Grecian Urn" with Browning's "Fra Lippo Lippi" in terms of their representation of Romantic and Victorian poetics. It is the premise of this paper that while Keats and Browning appear to be representative poets of their cultural eras, that these two poems demonstrate the utilizaton of characteristics from both eras. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Keatsbr.wps
Poetry Comparison / Coleridge, Keats & Shelley : A 5 page research paper on the poems: "Ode To A Nightingale," "To A Skylark," and "The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner." The writer describes the symbolism of the birds in each poem and the reasons for their use. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Keacol.wps
Birds & Symbolism in Coleridge, Keats, and Shelley : An 8 page discussion of similarities in three poems : "The Rime of The Ancient Mariner" (Samuel Coleridge), "Ode To A Nightingale" (John Keats), and "To The Skylark," (Percy Shelley) in which the writer discusses how each of these poets attempts to come to terms with the pains, uncertainties, and the joys of life by using birds as symbols of these things. The thesis is clearly stated and very well-argued. Bibliography lists 4 supporting critical sources. Keacol.wps
The Symbolism of Birds in Keats and Coleridge : A 6 page paper discussing the symbolism of birds in John Keats’ "Ode to a Nightingale," and Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s, in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." The paper concludes that both Coleridge’s and Keats’ birds represent an opportunity for inner transformation. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Birds.wps
Samuel Coleridge's "Rime Of The Ancient Mariner" : A 5 page paper on the literary structure of this classic work, the importance & symbolism of the mariner, etc; Bibliography lists 5 sources. Rimeofth.wps
Bronte’s "Wuthering Heights" vs. Coleridge’s "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" : A 5 page paper comparing these works by Emily Bronte and Samuel Coleridge. The writer explains the relevance of each work to the era it was written, and points out various similarities between the two works. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Brntcolr.wps
Ralph Waldo Emerson / Romanticism : An 8 page paper analyzing the influences on the poet who has been called "the first of American Romantics". It concludes that Emerson was less an original thinker than a crossroads where a large number of disparate philosophies came together and found common ground. Bibliography lists six sources.
Emerwald.wpsRalph Waldo Emerson’s "On Walden Pond" : This 5 page explication of Ralph Waldo Emerson's On Walden Pond, gives a thorough analysis, pointing out the many similes and metaphors. The use of symbolism is discussed as well as the meaning of the work. No sources, other than the poem itself, are used. Walden.wps
Ralph Waldo Emerson : "Inventors Read Well" : A 4 page essay on the Ralph Waldo Emerson quote: "One must be an inventor to read well." The paper discusses Emerson's philosophies around this quote, a call to read beyond words to find their intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical meaning. The writer argues that the purpose of all words to an inventor is that they foment in the mind until an idea is created, and once created, the idea is put into action. Emerson.wps
Anti-Semitism In The Poetry Of T.S. Eliot : This 8 page paper examines the premise that renowned U.S. expatriate writer T.S. Eliot was notoriously anti-Semitic. To develop this thesis, several samples of Eliot's poetry are quoted and analyzed. Bibliography lists 8+ sources. Tseliot2.wps
T.S. Eliot’s "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"/ Indecision’s Answer : A 4 page paper arguing that Eliot’s poem speaks of metaphysical glimpses into an afterlife. It is spoken in the construct of a night when "J. Alfred Prufrock" is traveling, though not reveling, on the mundane earth with a companion. During the ramble, Eliot takes an ironic look at what is known and what is before him. Within the poem, he orders his words in a purposeful rambling between providing an answer to the "overwhelming question," and seeing grace in the present. He also uses subjugated literary techniques, color elements and time to further stipulate indecision and fear. No additional sources cited. Tseliot.wps
T.S. Eliot’s "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"/ Theme of Alienation : A 4 page paper discussing T.S. Eliot’s 1919 poem, and its treatment of emotional alienation in the character of Prufrock himself. The imagery is discussed in great depth. No sources except poem. Prufrock.wps
T.S. Eliot’s "The Waste Land" / Symbolism Of Water : A 5 page paper analyzing the symbolism of water in Eliot’s landmark poem. It concludes that water, in the world of the Waste Land, stands for sustenance, healing, and faith, and for the orderly and proper progress of the universe; it is only through the restoration of balance that the Waste Land can be healed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Wastelan.wps
The Poetry of Donna Masini : A 5 page paper that compares three poems of Donna Masini, with consideration for her themes of family, interpersonal relationships and sexuality. Masini uses free verse as her vehicle for presenting her very current themes. Two sources cited. Masini.wps
Maxine Kumin’s "Woodchucks" : A 3 page explication of the poem "Woodchucks" by Maxine Kumin, focusing on the transformation of the main character from farmer to murderer. During the first two paragraphs, the character is clearly presented as a farmer concerned that the woodchucks are constantly eating his produce. In the third stanza, the focus shifts to and the main character begins a process of murder. No additional sources cited. Woodchuc.wps
Dylan Thomas' "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night": A 4 page paper analyzing, in detail, Dylan Thomas’ great work, which has been called "the finest villanelle ever written." No additional works cited. Dylan.wps
Dylan Thomas’ "Do Not Go Gently Into.... " / Rage Against the Loss of Light : A 4 page paper arguing that Dylan Thomas’ "Do Not Go Gently Into That Good Night" has various meanings about grieving and the fight for life, which are brought to light by Thomas through the use of adjectives, specific verbs, phraseology, and counter-terminology. "Light" is not only a reference to the burning intelligence and gift of wise men, but also in reference to the body that houses that light. Thomas rages against the loss of light, of life--for his father and all good men. No additional sources cited. Dontgo.wps
Dylan Thomas’ "Under Milk Wood"/ Analysis : A 3 page account of the death of innocence, inevitability of death and cycle of life, and love of women in Under Milk Wood as it relates to Dylan's personal outlook on life. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Dylan2.wps
Comparison of Sophocles’ "Antigone" and Dylan Thomas "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" : The author contrasts the characters in these works in terms of how they welcome death. 6 pages in length. While both authors see death as inevitable, the paper concludes that Antigone welcomes death because she has nothing left to live for; Thomas, on the other hand, argues that every scrap of life you can wring out is another moment to be lived. No additional sources listed. Antig.wps
The Sacred & The Profane In Stevens’ "Sunday Morning" : A 3 page explication of Wallace Stevens’ famous long poem. It presents the difficulties inherent in a deistic view of the sacred, but stops short of advocating a truly Christian vision; in fact, it ends by advocating no vision at all. No additional sources cited.
Stevens.wpsThomas, Roethke, & Rich / Theme Of Struggle In Poetry : A 6 page paper arguing that struggle and its resulting helplessness has value for both the observer and the participant as seen from the viewpoint of Dylan Thomas in "Do not go..," Roethke in "My Papa’s Waltz," and Rich in "...Woman Mourned...." The paper discusses death, the dance of struggle, will(power), and helplessness as they relate to these three poems. No additional sources cited. Thoroead.wps
Carl Sandburg / Life, Works, & The Poem "Chicago" : A 5 page paper on the poet Carl Sandburg. The writer describes the life of Carl Sandburg and focuses on his poetic style and his importance in poetry, via the discussion of one of his most famous poems, "Chicago." Bibliography lists 5 sources. Carlsa.wps
William Blake : Philosopher, Creator, or Mystic ? : An in-depth, 7 page discussion of Blake's life and works, citing various writings and their interpretations. Bibliography cites 4 supporting sources. Blake.wps
Innocence & Experience In The Poems William Blake : A 6 page paper on the meaning of these two terms in Blake’s poetry. It especially discusses whether Blake feels innocence is desirable in an adult, or experience in a child. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Bla.wpsWilliam Blake's "The Chimney Sweeper" and the Theme of Child Neglect : A 6 page paper discussing this theme in William Blake's infamous Romantic-era poem. The writer details various references made by Blake to child neglect and also describes some of the attitudes that were prevalent at that time. Thesis is well-argued and well-supported. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Blakechi.wps
William Blake's "Tiger, Tiger" : A 1 page essay on theme, literary element, and symbolism in this work by Blake. The writer is primarily concerned with the meaning of the tiger and what it represents. No Bibliography. Poemtige.wps *TOTAL PRICE FOR THIS ESSAY ONLY $ 9.95 !
William Blake's "Tiger, Tiger" -- Explained And Extended : Sold as 3 pages. This file contains a creative attempt at poetic writing in which the writer adds approximately two verses to William Blake's "Tiger, Tiger"-- keeping in sync with the original author's intent, meaning, and style. A short explication of the original poem & its meaning is also provided. No outside sources cited. Tigerbla.wps
William Blake’s "The Lamb" vs. "The Tyger" : A 4 page paper that posits that William Blake’s "The Lamb" and "The Tyger" are songs that speak of choice. The choice is both for quality of life and choice for after-life, because if the choice is not made in the instant, it is too late. Making specific comparisons in the visual aesthetics created by the two poems, the writer makes the argument that the choice, according to Blake, is the choice between freedom in "the Lamb" and enslavement by "the Devil." No additional sources cited. Tigerlam.wps
William Blake’s "The Lamb" vs. "The Tyger" / Symmetry : A 4 page paper that posits that Blake knew what he was writing about in "The Lamb" and "The Tyger." Although the Lamb is perceived as strictly the "good path," it is not the poem which speaks of symmetry. That information is provided in "The Tyger." This paper argues that while the message in "The Lamb" may lead to God, so does the message in "The Tyger." Being creations of God, both the tiger and the lamb are necessary to individual progress. The true answer lies in balance, or symmetry. Lambtigr.wps
William Blake’s "The Lamb" / Analysis : This 4 page paper argues that William Blake is writing one day and has doubts about who he is and why he is here (the meaning of life). At first, he subscribes to the idea that he is great because he was made in God’s image, and he is God’s son, just like "The Lamb," Jesus. Feeling guilt for his egotistical thoughts, Blake tries to undo what might be seen as disapproval from on high, so he sets out to humble himself and explain himself in terms of "meek" and "mild," praising the Son, and otherwise asking for forgiveness. Once he has seen the simplicity and value in the lines scribbled, he then decides the poem is worthy of sharing, which all ties back into God’s plan for him (the meaning of his life). No additional sources cited. Blakelam.wps
William Blake’s "The Lamb" / Educating The Lost : This 4 page paper postulates that "The Lamb" by William Blake is an epistle for change, in which Blake makes a point of explaining the use of God-given gifts inherent in humans. These gifts are in the form of thought/intellect and the inner quiet voice that, when understanding is achieved, can then be translated to verbalization. Blake’s plea is to directed at those who speak before thinking, especially in relationship to an understanding of the God-designed flow of life. Thelamb.wps
William Blake's "Songs of Innocence" : A 5 page piece on this collection of songs in which Blake provides a backdrop on which to compare children with parents to those without parents, and by way of writing these songs over a period of years, he accomplishes this task. His audience is not solely songs for children, but also for their parents and the adults in British society. No additional sources. Blakinno.wps
William Blake's "Songs of Experience" : A 5 page paper that takes the view that Blake believes the enjoyment of life is tainted by circumstances and religion. As an advocate against poverty, Blake’s view of Eve’s fall from grace takes on the dimensions of the wandering and abused Lycra. Blake’s collection identifies those things that brought him joy and those things that were anathema to a true enjoyment of life. By the end of his life, his emotions are shielded in defense. No additional sources cited. Blakexpe.wps
Man vs. Nature In The Poetry of the Romantic Era : An insightful, 6 page essay on how the poems of Blake, Wordsworth & Keats represented a renewed hope for civilization. The writer argues that each of these poets spoke of how the world could be cured of its problems if man would only work in harmony with nature. Wordsworth's "The World is Too Much With Us" and Blake's "London" are among the poems used in this analysis. No Bibliography. Poemhero.wps
The Theme of Nature in Romantic-Era Poetry : A 4 page paper discussing poetry of the Romantic period. The writer focuses upon the importance of nature in the poetry of this time, particularly the works of Shelley, Keats, and Blake. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Romantic.wps
Thomas Moore and His Influence on Romantic Era Poets : An 11 page research paper that looks at two representative works of this lyric poet, Lalla Rookh and Irish Melodies, as evidence of how this contemporary of the greats of the Romantic Era Byron, Keats, Shelley, etc. while being a minor lyric poet, influenced particularly the technical aspects of their poetry. A world famous lyricist during his lifetime, Moore is best remembered for some of his songs, such as the ones in Irish Melodies, which are still sung today. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Tomoore.wps
William Wordsworth / The Epitome of the Romantic Era Poet : This 10 page paper looks at one specific aspect of Wordsworth poetry (nature) and how it is representative of the entire literary period known as the "Romantic Era." Bibliography lists six sources. Willword.wps
William Wordsworth & The Theme Of Nature In His Poems : A 9 page research paper arguing that Wordsworth's poems frequently centered around the theme of nature. Examples are provided from "Tintern Abbey," "To The Same Flower," "Michael," and other works to support the writer's thesis. It is concluded that Wordsworth was particularly interested in the "non-human" aspect of life and illustrated such throughout his works. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Wordswor.wps
William Wordsworth’s "Drowned Man of Esthwaite" : A 6 page paper on one episode described in William Wordsworth’s long poem The Prelude. The paper notes how the episode of the drowned man, which the poet actually experienced as a boy, helped him come to terms with death and loss. Bibliography lists one additional source.
Prelude.wpsAlexander Pope & His Essay On Man : A 15 page paper showing how this long narrative poem illustrates the eighteenth century’s dominant conception of man. The paper looks at each of the poem’s four sections individually, and analyzes Pope’s contribution to both poetry and philosophy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Popeman.wpsAlexander Pope's "Rape of the Lock" / Use of Satire : A 4 page paper that discusses how Pope used satire to mock the aristocracy, the Greek epic, and the feuding families over the loss of a lock of hair. The paper also discusses how the satire used parallel's the Greek epic and its consequences. One additional source cited. Rapelock.wps
Alexander Pope : A 2 page discussion of Alexander Pope's poem about the insignificance of man in the realm of nature and the world scheme. In this analysis, the writer concentrates on the false view that the end of mankind will be the end of the world-- when we are just one minor aspect of all that has transpired and that will continue to transpire after we are gone. No Bibliography. Litessay.wps
The Poetry Of Charles Baudelaire : An 8 page paper discussing this nineteenth-century French poet and his tremendous influence on the modernist tradition in the twentieth century. It discusses five poems of Baudelaire’s poems in some depth, and offers an opinion on why he was so influential. Bibliography lists 3 sources
. ChBaud.wpsMuir's "The Good Man in Hell" : 4 pages in length. A thorough explication of Edward Muir's poem entitled "The Good Man in Hell" in which the writer finds it asserted that the existence of one good man in Hell could potentially "close it gates", and assumably destroy the very fabric of evil itself. No Bibliography. Muirpoem.wps
John Milton and the Vision of Orpheus : In this well-written 9 page essay, the writer's thesis sets out to examine Milton's frequent use of the Orpheus myth throughout his poetry. Specific parallels are drawn between L'Allegro, Il Penseroso, and others as they relate to the myth of Orpheus. Works Cited page lists 4 sources. Milton~1.wps
Petrarch / The Frontiers of Two Peoples : A 9 page paper positioning Petrarch as a transition figure between medieval and Renaissance, but ultimately one whose conclusions about existence are firmly grounded in medieval thought. The paper focuses on Petrarch’s literary criticism and letters, particularly the "Letter to Posterity" and "The Ascent of Mt. Ventoux", and is both historical and literary in orientation. Bibliography lists five sources. Petrarch.wps
The Works Of Cesar Vallejo : A 10 page research paper on the works of Peruvian poet Cesar Vallejo (1892-1938). It has been said that his poetry is the most powerful and commanding of any written in the Spanish language. The writer uses specific poems as examples and supports arguments with critical sources. Bibliography lists 5+ references. Cesar.wps
Marge Piercy's "Rape" : A 4 page paper on Piercy's poem entitled "Rape." The writer discusses the poem's meaning, relevance to Piercy's other works, and its psycho-emotional impact. Poetic technique, rhythm, symbolism, and intent are among the many other elements elaborated upon as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Piercy.wps
The Poetry Of Thomas Hardy / Art Imitates Life : This 6 page paper examines how the life of author Thomas Hardy influenced his poetry. Illustrative examples from several of Hardy’s poems are provided to support the writer’s thesis. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Thartdy2.rtf
Thomas Hardy’s "Convergence of the Twain" : A comprehensive, thorough 4 page explication of Thomas Hardy's infamous poem : "Convergence of the Twain." Theme deals with the sinking of the Titanic. No bibliography. Converge.wps
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Literature SectionMcMahon's "Devolution of the Nude" : A complete, 5 page explication of Lynne McMahon's poem entitled "Devolution of the Nude"- a 20th century work that questions value systems. No bibliography. Devonude.wps
Isaac Newton vs. William Blake : An 11 page discussion of the move from the Romantic into the Modern World (transitions from Romanticism to Realism) with a comparison & contrast of Sir Isaac Newton and William Blake complemented by a discussion their differences and similarities. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Blakenew.wps
Shakespeare's Sonnet 73 : An 8 page research paper on Shakespeare's Sonnet 73. The writer describes and analyzes the meaning of the sonnet, details the poetic elements in the sonnet, and discusses the general effect of the sonnet to the reader. Sonnet73.wps
Shakespeare’s Sonnet # 116 : A 3 page essay exploring the meaning of Shakespeare's Sonnet #116. Through the use of metaphors, Shakespeare shares his conviction that love weathers all storms. 116.wps
Shakespeare's Sonnet #138 : A 4 page explication on this infamous author's work. Clearly suggesting an aging love relationship between a man and a woman, this sonnet is replete with symbolism. Sonne138.wps
"My Mistress' Eyes" & "Let Me Not To the Marriage of True Minds..." : 3 pages worth of notes and discussion on two of Shakespeare's sonnets bearing these titles. The writer focuses upon theme, symbolism, verse, tone, and more. No Bibliography. Poeshak2.wps
"Shall I Compare Thee to A Summer's Day ? : A 2 paragraph essay explaining meaning and allusions in this well-known Shakespearean sonnet. No Bibliography. Poemshak.wps *TOTAL PRICE FOR THIS ESSAY ONLY $ 9.95 !
Jean Toomer’s "Bona and Paul" : A 5 page paper that describes the significance of color in Jean Toomer's story. This paper demonstrates that Toomer uses different colors, especially reds and purples, to delineate between racial considerations, while at the same time basing many of the concepts of ethnicity and interracial relationships on the color determinations in the work. No additional sources are cited. Bonapaul.wps
Jean Toomer’s "Reapers" : A 5 page analysis of Jean Toomer’s imagery-laden, eight-line poem. The paper centers on the author’s use of the color black for relating the color of death, of fear, and of life for the people of his race during the time in which he wrote. The reapers work in silence, methodically and mindlessly cutting down one at a time, as black people were so often treated in the hundred years between the end of the Civil War and the Civil Rights activities of the 1960s. No additional sources cited. Reapers.wps
Walt Whitman / Comparative Analysis Of Two Poems : In this 6 page essay, the writer uses two of Whitman's poems "Out Of The Cradle Endlessly Rocking," and "Song Of The Open Road, to show how the poets works were usually similar in theme yet dissimilar in purpose. The first of these is a poem filled with rich images, sounds, and symbolic meanings. The second is a collection of meaningful yet ambiguously patterned sentences decorated with inquiries into life-- yet each remain focused upon the underlying theme of humanity, nature, etc.; Bibliography lists 2 sources. Whitmanp.wps
Walt Whitman’s "Song of Myself" and "Sleepers" : A 6 page paper contrasting Walt Whitman’s outlook on life and the universe in these two poems. It concludes that In "Song of Myself," Whitman seems to assume that the other living creatures he observes and celebrates are as awake and exultant as he is; by the time he writes "Sleepers," he has observed that they are not. No additional sources cited.
Sleepers.wpsWalt Whitman's "Song of Myself" And "The Sleepers" # 2 : A 6 page paper that examines the significance of the major images Whitman provokes in relationship to: what he is trying to say and how he says it through the images. The paper posits that the images are the same, in that they reflect the triology of individual body, individual soul, and national soul, but that they are from contrary viewpoints: Sleepers--from the soul's view, Song--from the individual's view. No additional sources cited. Songslep.wps
Whitman's "Song of Myself"vs. Ginsberg’s "Howl" : A 5 page paper that addresses the individual expectations of each of the authors with regard to these works, their personal experience, and how each saw his solution to the complexity and ambiguity in his personal existence in a nation in which it has become increasingly difficult to find a coherent ideology or ethnic identity. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Whitman.wps
Whitman's "Song of Myself" vs. Ginsberg’s "Howl" # 2 : A 5 page paper comparing Whitman's "Song of Myself" with Ginsberg's "Howl." The writer supports the contention that Ginsberg wrote his work in response to Whitman's "Song" and opposed the perspective created by Whitman. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Whitgins.wps
William Butler Yeats' "Second Coming" : 2 pages discussing Yeats' poem in the context of The Second Coming not really being a second coming of Christ himself, but of a new figure; One who is cruel, bestial, pitiless, etc; No Bibliography. Poemyea.wps
William Butler Yeats' "Second Coming" # 2 : A 4 page paper on Yeats' "Second Coming" in which the writer attempts to explain the poem's meaning from beginning to end-- focusing on some of the more difficult phrases. It is concluded that the poem was meant to be largely ambiguous and that to fully understand it, certain sections cannot be taken literally. Bibliography lists 4 supporting sources. Secondco.wps
W.B. Yeats / Irish Nationalism As Reflected In "Easter 1916": A 3 page essay that analyzes the poem in terms of the political climate of the time as well as the literary trends of the day. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Yeats.wps
William Butler Yeats & Flannery O’Connor / Literary Criticism : A 5 page paper critiquing a literary criticism article by Hal Blythe and Charlie Sweet, in which Blythe and Sweet compare O’Connor’s story "A Good Man Is Hard To Find" with William Butler Yeats’ "The Second Coming." The paper concludes that there is really very little valid basis for comparison, due to the differing literary outlooks of the writers themselves. No sources except critical article and O'Connor's book. Flannery.wps
Wilfred Owen’s "Dulce Et Decorum Est"/ Not Sweet & Not Fitting : A 6 page explication of this anti-war poem by Wilfred Owen. The writer concludes that to Owen, it is not sweet and fitting to die for one’s country; it is vile and inhuman to inspire young people to do it.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Dulce.wpsTennyson’s "The Lotos-Eaters" : A 10 page analysis of the poem in relationship to the Romantic period and Tennyson's personal relationship to his art. Although Tennyson dealt with romantic views of war and heroes, in contrast to other writers of his day, he felt that poetry should reflect a certain formality borrowed from Greek tragedy literature. In "The Lotos-Eaters," Tennyson was true to his heart. As such, the poem reflects the ideals of the imperialism and his own personal goals--war begets heroes, and heroes in death go to a glorious afterlife. However, although he borrowed from biblical and Greek-tragedy sources, his characters and nature are also contemporary, and transcend all the realms together. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Lotoseat.wps
Sir Phillip Sidney’s "Astrophel and Stella" / Structure & Innovation : An 8 page paper on this sonnet sequence by sixteenth-century poet Sir Philip Sidney. It discusses the poetic techniques used in the sonnets --particularly in terms of structure -- and points out that while many of these techniques were innovations in English poetry, not all were totally successful. Bibliography lists seven sources. Astrstel.wps
Unearthing Matthew Arnold’s "The Buried Life" : A 6 page paper on this seldom-studied poem by Matthew Arnold. It analyzes the unusual meter and structure of the poem, and concludes that Arnold has used a very overwhelming and confusing stanzaic and metrical structure to graphically illustrate what it feels like to be overwhelmed and confused.
Arnold.wpsAuden's Life & Works : 10 pages in length. A paper discussing the life and works of twentieth century British poet, W.H. Auden. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Auden.wps
Philip Freneau / Patriot Poet : A 6 page paper discussing the life and works of the Revolutionary War poet who during his lifetime was considered the Father of American Poetry, but is now scarcely remembered at all. The paper analyzes why this is so, and concludes that Freneau’s influence on other writers and political thinkers was greater than the originality of his work. Bibliography lists three sources.
Freneau.wpsThe Life & Downfall of Robert Lowell : A 5 page biography of the poet Robert Lowell-- emphasizing his troubled adulthood, tragic downfall, and last days alive. Several of Lowell's poems are mentioned but the emphasis here is on his life itself. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Lowell.wps
The Life & Works Of Thomas Gray : A 7 page paper defining the character of this eighteenth-century poet who was so influential in his own day. It notes that despite the fact that he was extremely out of favor in the Romantic era which followed his, there is much we can learn from him today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Gray.wpsEpigrams in Hellenistic Poetry : The first Hellenistic poets began to rediscover an earlier tradition and adopted the same themes and style of older Greek lyric masters. This 6 page essay examines the use of wit, sarcasm, and so forth in classic Hellenistic poems. The writer discusses the use of epigrams in terms of the various socio-political structures which probably led to their popularity at the time. It should be noted that the emphasis here is more upon the reasons for epigrams than on the poems or poetry itself. Mentioned are Callimachus, Herodus, Theocritus, and Apollonius of Rhodes. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Hellenis.wps
The Works of Adrienne Rich : An 8 page paper describing Rich's influence on contemporary culture and poetry. The writer details Rich's views on patriarchy and how it reflects upon her lesbianism. Bibliography cites 10 sources. Adrich.wps
Ezra Pound : Philosophy & Works : 9 pages in length. Ezra Pound was an American avant-garde poet, critic, and translator, who exerted an enormous influence over the development of English and American poetry and criticism during the early 20th century. Interestingly, Pound actually led the Modernist interest in Chinese poetry. Report is largely a comprehensive, sociopolitical examination of Ezra Pound's influence, philosophy, and style. Bibliography lists 5 critical sources. Ezrapoun.wps
Chinese Poetry : A very basic, 4 page overview of Yu Hsuan-Chi's "On a Visit to Ch'ung Chen Taoist Temple (9th century A.D. -China) with comparative reference to Washington Allston's poem "Rosalie." (17th century). No bibliography. Chinapoe.wps
African-American Poets of the Civil Rights Era : 7 pages covering the voice of struggle expressed in Black poetry of the civil rights era. Analytical focus is specifically upon the works of such greats as Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovani, and Gwendolyn Brooks. Bibliography lists 7 sources, Report also includes samples of two relevant poems (no charge). Blackpoe.wps
Black Poetry & Literature -- A Reflection Through the Ages : A 5 page paper comparing today's black literature and poetry to poems of the days of slavery. The writer discusses contemporary authors and ways in which their works still reflect the themes and issues of the old poems & chants of slavery. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Blackpo2.wps
The Persona Of Paul Laurence Dunbar : An 8 page research paper on this black poet of the late nineteenth century. The writer analyzes his reasons for writing dialect verse; the subliminal messages expressed by that type of verse; and how he became trapped in a persona he could not escape.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Dunbar.wpsThe Poetry of Langston Hughes : A 6 page paper on the poet Langston Hughes. The writer details his contributions to Afro-American literature and points out his common theme of speaking from a personal black perspective through examples from many key poems including "Harlem /What happens to a Dream Deferred," etc; Bibliography lists 11 sources. Hughes.wps
Langston Hughes and Gwendolyn Brooks / Poetic Visions of Reality : A 7 page piece that seeks to prove that Gwendolyn Brooks' "We Real Cool, The Pool Players. Seven at the Golden Shovel," and Langston Hughes' "A Dream Deferred" are not mere observations about life on the streets, they are poems that speak of dashed dreams. They were not penned merely to express internal or external suffering observed, but for the love of community. They were written not merely to point out desolation in the community, but to point out the necessity for self-empowerment. The poems spoke of the present, how it relates to the past and its relationship to the future. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Langwen.wps
Langston Hughes' "Dream Deferred" : A 1 page analysis of Hughes' infamous poem entitled "What Happens to a Dream Deferred ?" (a.k.a. Harlem). The writer discusses the meaning behind this poem and its unavoidable sociopolitical context. Specifically examined is what the poet meant by the dream itself. No Bibliography. Poemdre.wps *TOTAL PRICE FOR THIS ESSAY ONLY $ 9.95 !
Federico Garcia Lorca / His Poetry and Life : A 7 page paper discussing the works of this twentieth century Spanish poet. The paper gives a short description of his life, then discusses two of his poems in depth, showing how they expressed his feelings in a unique and impressionistic way. Poems are included at end of paper. Bibliography included.
Lorca.wpsFederico Garcia Lorca / His Poetry & Homosexual Themes
: A 7 page paper discussing the works of this twentieth century Spanish poet. The writer gives a short description of his life, then discusses two of his poems in depth, showing how they expressed his homosexuality in new and startling ways. Poems are included at end of paper. Bibliography included. Lorca2.wpsJohn Dryden’s "Mac Flecknoe" -- How It Relates To Thomas Shadwell : A 5 page paper that compares Dryden’s development of the character of Mac Flecnoe which is a devastating attack on Thomas Shadwell, one of Dryden’s contemporaries. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Macfleck.wps
Iranian Poet / Forugh Farrokhzad (1935-1967) : An 8 page paper on this Iranian woman who is considered the most popular -- and probably the best -- poet in Iranian history. This paper examines one of her poems, "Border Walls," in light of the environment of social restraint and taboo against which Farrokhzad wrote, and analyzes her influence in the world today. Biblioraphy lists 4 additional sources. A copy of the poem is included. Forugh.wps
Daniel Halpern’s "Summer in the Middle Class"/ What Happens In Unison : A 7 page paper analyzing Daniel Halpern’s painful look at his own generation. The paper asserts that although the poem seems happy on the surface, it is actually full of unresolved tensions, and its theme -- isolationism -- cuts to the very root of the American way of life. Halpern.wps
The Poetry Of Galway Kinnell : A 3 page research paper on Kinnell and his poetry. The writer details a brief synopsis of his biography, his literary place, and an exposition of a poem, "When One Has Lived a Long Time Alone." Bibliography lists 3 sources. Kinnell.wps
Poetry Explication / "The Eternal Dice" : This 4 page explication reveals the author's anger toward God as well as his vision for the future of the world. Eterndic.wps
Poetry Of John Donne & The Psychology Of Death : A 5 page paper discussing the seventeenth-century poet and his views on the subject of death. The writer examines two of his "Holy Sonnets", and concludes that Donne’s beliefs about death were deeply colored by the anxiety of his depressive state. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Donne.wpEdna St. Vincent Millay / Dualism In Her Sonnet "For The Harp - Weaver" : A 5 page paper that posits that in the duality of her terminology and placement of lines in prose, Edna St. Vincent Millay underscores the workings of a "heart’s" reaction to an impending separation from a lover. She at once makes it clear that she is sorrowful and prideful, weak and strong, hurtful and commanding. In juxtaposing her anger, frustration and sorrow with contemplation, she reaches levels of emotion in her prose that is pertinent to the circumstance. By doing so, she creates a scene of realistic internal and external interaction. One source cited. Millay2.wps
An Explication of Merwin’s "The Paper" : A 1 page discussion of the themes and images in Merwin’s poem. It concludes that although the poet seems to conclude that poetry isn’t worth
either reading or writing because it doesn’t contain the original experience, the fact that the poet wrote this excellent poem at all belies this. No sources except poem. Merwin.wps *TOTAL PRICE FOR THIS PAPER ONLY $ 9.95 !Native Indian Poetry "Vision" / Importance Of The Rainbow : A one page expletive essay on the poem The Vision. The author writes about their feelings of what the poem means and is trying to explain. Vision.wps
Aristotle, Sidney, Shelley, Aquinas & Boccaccio / Use Of The Poetic Metaphor: A 12 page paper that considers the topic of the poetic metaphor as considered in the writings of these five great minds. This paper suggests that within each of these authors' writings, there is evidence to support the value of the poetic metaphor. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Arisid.wps
