In Greek mythology a nymph was a guardian spirit of nature. ... The metaphor "thy green retreat" means Athens, a place, which was a cradle of simple classical literature. ... The Simplicity inspires the poet, he calls her a sister of Truth, once more corresponding to classical ideals. ... Numerous personifications refer to classical art. ... "Ode to Simplicity" is an ode which is a poets manifesto dedicated to classical art. ...

• Word Count: 908
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Analysis Burying the body of a relative with proper rites was a recurring theme in classical literature (such as in Sophocles' play  Antigone), so it was not surprising that Ovid would make it part of the story of Seys and Alcyone. ... Therefore, the living were required to treat the dead properly, and the prevention of survivors from doing so was the instigation of dramatic crisis in many works of classical literature. ... Here Chaucer shows off his knowledge of classical literature, mentioning two major instances of dream-visions among the ancients. ... Chaucer has now established hi...

• Word Count: 5753
• Approx Pages: 23
• Grade Level: High School

The Life of Emily Dickinson After getting my midterm prospectus back and reading all the feedback given to me, I realized the original topic I chose was too broad. There is no way I would be able to compare the lives of Toni Morrison and Emily Dickinson. So now I will try an...

• Word Count: 1665
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

In the second stanza of The Tyger we can find a reference to the Greek mythology and more specifically the myth of Prometheus who gave the fair to the people (Moore). ... He creates the contrast between the poems, but actually examines the same thing- the nature of the Creator and the nature of his creatures, looked at through different angles Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, later united under the name Songs of Innocence and Experience Showing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul, depicts "innocence" in the classical notion of the Romantics- a childhood that is pure...

• Word Count: 1920
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School