When I first attended this class, I was eager to have the instructors show me the relationship between science and poetry, as I could not construct a meaningful connection between the two subjects myself. ... Now, however, I do not doubt that science and poetry are related having learned that both the scientist and the poet utilize keen analysis, previous observations, and a "hands on" approach to learning. ... Similarly, the poet may take years to create poetry that is based not only on personal experiences, but the observed experiences of others. ... In conclusion, I am now able to cons...

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Metaphysical poetry has been identified as being highly intellectual as it deals with metaphorical themes that compare dissimilar and abstract ideas. ... The idea of metaphysical poetry is depicted through the various techniques such as paradoxes, symbolism, figurative language and poetic techniques which he uses to represent his focus on the broader concepts of human (being) existence. These ( discussed) poems both carry definite features of metaphysical poetry, this is evident as the composer uses as variety of sound devices such as colloquial language, iambic tetrameters and rhyming couple...

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In Wright's poetry, the observer and the landscape – "man as part of nature" (Wright interview, 1965) – serve to share important messages about the way we have interacted and continue to interact with our environment. ... In her poetry the landscape often becomes a metaphor for the passing of a distinctively Australian time with explicit references to Australian historical events and situations. ... Circularity is a feature of Wright's poetry, symbolizing generational change. ... In 1963, when interviewed about symbolism in her poetry, Judith Wright acknowledged...

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Every year a compilation of dignified poetic pieces is grouped into one collection of honorable work to be published, better known as the Best American Poetry. In the "Introduction" of the 2015 edition of the Best American Poetry (BAP), Native American poet and writer, Sherman Alexie recounts the extensive editorial processes and difficulties he endured in order to compile the best 75 poetic works of 2015. In pursuance of taking on this editorial responsibility for the Best American Poetry. ... Michael Derrick Hudson was a white male poet who thought that the poetry field was more p...

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Considering the poem "The Cadaver,"" readers gain a perspective and lens into a medical professional's life as literary techniques enhance the audience's perception of the distressing events they are exposed to every day. Utilizing methods of imagery and metaphor, the physical words come to life, draw comparisons and elicit a response from the reader, ultimately establishing Alice Jones's poem as a strong work of literature. The imagery implemented throughout this work is overwhelming as descriptions come to being, allowing the reader to visualize the events occurring before the...

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Despite the complexity, irony, specifically in poetry, works as a way for a poet to convey deep emotions, symbolic meanings, and messages in a subliminal, indirect way. There are three forms of irony used in poetry for different effects: verbal, situational, and dramatic. ... Another form of irony often found in poetry is situational irony, occurring when the final outcome of a poem is incongruous with the reader's expectations. ... Without irony, poetry would not be nearly as emotional and powerful as poets intended....

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Question What attitudes and values are apparent in Percy Bysshe Shelley's poetry and how are they expressed? Response Throughout his whole poetry collection, Percy Bysshe Shelley emphasises the power of seen and unseen nature to describe his beliefs and philosophical approaches to life, religion, love, power, oppression, narcissism, revolution, mutability, immorality and morality. ... Moreover, in his early poetry, Shelley expresses his idealistic interest in pantheism; the belief that God, or a divine spirit, runs through everything in the universe. ...

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"Christina Rosetti seems towards the dark side of life." Choose three poems and consider how far they support this view of her work. A common interpretation of the work of the 19th century poetess, Christina Rosetti, is that her work is depressing, morbid and highly pessimistic. However, in thi...

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Discuss Representations of Love In One or More Poems Read in Class Many different poets throughout history have represented love, perhaps the most common subject matter chosen in poetry, in many different ways, and many of these ideas certainly do not conform to what the current generation would consider love', mostly due to the advent of sexual equality and equal rights. ... Without knowing all the details of the poets life however, it is impossible to tell just hoe he intended to characterize love, and so, as is often the case with poetry, the reader will see their own interpretat...

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Writing good poetry is not just a cognitive matter; it takes a connection to the moment or a situation that really gives life and meaning to a poem. ... This is an important aspect of writing good poetry, it gives it coherency and a trail to follow. ...

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Where in Plato there was a "quarrel between poetry and philosophy", by Aristotle's scheme poetry is more philosophic even than history (a chronicle of "real" events). ... In Book II of The Republic, Plato begins a discussion of poetry which is concerned with gods and heroes. He condemns much of this poetry as lies, "and still further because their lies are not attractive" (Republic, II, p24). ... Such poetry, then, is lies and may be an imitation, but it is not an imitation of any truth and therefore must be condemned. ... And later, in Book X, Plato claims ...

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Now the characteristics of metaphysical poetry are not easily defined, but universal similarities between the poets are noticeable. The main features of metaphysical poetry are certainly passion in the writing, the poems are generally very lyrical and of course, particularly in Donne's poetry, they are very witty. ... Donne, being a metaphysical poet, used many techniques in order to create his own style of poetry. His love of wit, inventiveness and elaborate stylistic manoeuvres reflects strong in all his poetry. ... Throughout his poetry, Donne presents different arguments about what e...

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In analyzing the poetry of William Butler Yeats, my interpretation of his work has been strongly enhanced by his innovative use of textual forms, structures and features, especially in light of his response to change. Ultimately, the poetry of Yeats demonstrates a response to modernity and reveals that he has reconciled himself to the inevitability of change in a modern world. ...

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Texts indeed, are products of their time and Alfred Lord Tennyson's patriotic poetry was a reflection of the society he lived in as he was known as 'the poet of the people' and the 'greatest poet of the Victorian Age'. ... He, along with numerous other soldiers, became progressively disillusioned by the war predominantly because of the continuing demand for patriotic texts and poetry that assembled fighting in war with 'valour', 'honour' and 'sacrifice'. ...

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Donne's love poetry expresses a wide variety of changing views and attitudes towards love. Through his poetry Donne portrays love at times as physical, at other times as spiritual, and sometimes as a combination of both. ...

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In Yemeni modern poetry, the use of myth contains the three aspects. In Yemen, a few poets have made use of myth in literature, in general, and poetry, in particular, at varying degrees. ... [and] the Objective Correlative are as old as Arabic poetry itself..." ... Although he is not the first one to use myth in poetry, Al-Magaleh is one of the pioneers who excel in using creatively myth in his poetry. ... The first issue, the revolution, being the poet's biggest dream, is believed to be the only remedy for all problems, even for the conflict between Classical and Modern Schools of po...

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It ranges from traditional art of song, music, dance and pictures to poetry, short stories, myths, and art of storytelling. ... He has used his vivid imagination, his childhood memories, and his artistic words to create six volumes of poetry, 3 novels, and 2 books of Irish history and culture. Ciaran Carson is famous for his poetry and musical talent; however, his most famous attribute of his writing style is combination of poetry and music. In one of his notorious works, Last Night's Fun, he combined a series of essays and traditional tunes that inspired his work of poetry and quotat...

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An Ironic Twist The intent of the poets who wrote what we today call slave poetry is as varied as the content they address. ... Irony is another way some authors of slave poetry illustrate their points to their audience. ... Wheatley is known for writing poetry with a dominant influence of religious and moral themes. ... Her poetry denounces slavery while also uplifting, educating and creating a voice for the black race. ... The three poets of these slave poems all had different perspectives and aims for their poetry. ...

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Meaning in poetry is created from the reader making the connection between the literal and the metaphorical, and in doing so, "reading between the lines." At first glance, Yeats" poetry may seem to be merely spontaneous emotion, however, after close literary analysis, it is clear that Yeats" poetry is often fairly systematic and reveals an assortment of reoccurring ideas. When analysis of Yeats" works is undertaken, especially when discussing Yeats" ideas and thoughts expressed through his poetry, it is often useful to consider the context of the poems. ... These regularly reiterated ideas are...

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His poetry was considered revolutionary to poetry as it didn't hinge on structure or meter, but rather had a smooth, "spoken word" flow to it. ... An appreciation for the opera contributed to Whitman's poetry not only in theme but also in rhythm. Critics and poets called it "thought-rhythm" and it was popular in Old Testament poetry. ... Music and Whitman's poetry go hand-in-hand, as more of his poetry has been set to music more than any other poet; used in works by Vaughan Williams, Delius, Holst, Hindemith, Sessions, and Rorem. ... Whitman will always be remembered for his...

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Demonstrating a strong interest in poetry and art from an early age, Cummings enjoyed the full support and encouragement of his parents. ... He also began incorporating elements of these styles into his own poetry and paintings. ... In 1917 Cummings moved to New York, was employed very briefly at a mail-order book company, and soon began working full-time on his poetry and art. ... He continued to write prolifically and received the Shelley Memorial Award for poetry in 1944, the Charles Eliot Norton Professorship at Harvard for the academic year 1952-53, and the Bollingen Prize for Poetry in 1...

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Feminine liberation, a concept which secedes much of Plath's poetry is explored in the final stanzas of 'Lady Lazarus'. ... Hughes has used both his own familiar metaphors and images as well as the language of Plath's poetry to explore more abstract concepts of guilt. ... The poem describes the entangled images of Plath and Hughes created in Sylvia Plath's poetry. It uses Otto Plath's familiar character to explore the power of Plath's poetry to subvert realistic standards of guilt in 'A big shock for as much of your Prussian backbone/Can be conjured ...

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Upon reading any of his poetry, it is quite simple to testify that the vocabulary which Hopkins uses contains a quite eccentric musical quality. ... Another unusual approach to his poetry was they way in which he repeated and juxtaposed his words or the sounds of the words. ... Hopkins's form is characterized by a stretching of the conventions of grammar and sentence structure, so that newcomers to his poetry must often strain themselves to comprehend his sentences. ... Yet for all his innovation and disregard of convention, Hopkins' goal it seems was always to bring poetry closer to...

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POETRY Question: Poets use figurative or descriptive language in a deliberate attempt to help the reader to see things in a new way. ... Poetry allows the reader to become oblivious to the obvious, thus allowing them to see things in a much simpler and yet extraordinary way. ... Poetry enraptures people's passion, thus allowing them to understand that everything has a moral. ... Poetry allows the reader to step away from the haste of everyday life, so that to take time to embrace in nature. ... When all these elements are considered, it becomes apparent that through the use of tec...

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The World Is Too Much With Us by William Wordsworth basically encapsulates the definition of Romanticism in 19th century poetry as a result of Wordsworth adherence in the writing of this poem to most every aspect involved in the formation of that definition. Other famous poetry belonging to the same era also qualify as Romantic poetry based on the same definition, but none quite so fully as The World Is Too Much With Us. ... Romantic Poetry in the 19th Century Romanticism in the 19th century came about as a result of circumstances peculiar to the era, such as changes in philosophy, religious d...

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