Dissecting Illusion in Jonathan Swift’s “A Beautiful Young Nymph Going to Bed”
In his satirical poem “A Beautiful Young Nymph Going to Bed” Swift stages a surgical expose of cosmetic artifice through Corinna’s nightly rehearsal. He charts …
Category: Essays
The Patriarchy of Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’
The transformation of Katherine in ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ from an assertive and outspoken woman to a subdued wife is often presented as a …
Creating a Tapestry of Verse: How to Curate a Diverse and Engaging Poetry Collection
Diversity is the spice of life, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the world of poetry. As a vibrant tapestry of thoughts, emotions, …
AI Poetry: Can ChatGPT Replicate the Styles of Famous Poets?
In the labyrinthine corridors of human creativity, poetry stands as a testament to our deepest emotions, thoughts, and experiences. It’s a divine play of words, …
The Influence of Nature on Romantic Poetry
The Romantic period, spanning the late 18th to the early 19th century, was a reaction against the industrial and societal shifts of the time. The …
30 Poetic Devices with Examples from Song Lyrics & Poetry
Poetic devices are tropes, figures of speech, and other literary techniques used by poets and playwrights to create unique effects in their works. In this …
5 Main Sound Devices in Poetry & English Song Lyrics
Sound devices in poetry are one of the artistic means for creating images. Sound devices appeal to the reader’s audial imagination, making poems more real …
10 Famous English & American Poems About the Moon
The moon was clear as half a crescent Three nights ago, but now it’s gone… D. Rudoy — “The City Dark“ Poems about the …