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…Poets use many techniques to convey their thoughts and purpose in their poetry. In this case, Kenneth Slessor's poetry will be analysed to show his effectiveness. William Street is a poem which discusses about the beauty and ugliness of the red light…

…Compare and Contrast the ways in which the poet describes the breakdown if the relationship. Comment on the effectiveness of their verse-craft I chose to compare the poems: An Anniversary, by Vernon Scannel…

…The Explication of Ezra Pound’s “In a Station of the Metro” Ezra Pound’s words portray a moment frozen in time. The poem, “In a Station of the Metro,” is a poem of imagery. Through imagery, Pound imbues his vision and thoughts of his surroundings…

…Compare and Contrast the ways in which the poet describes the breakdown if the relationship. Comment on the effectiveness of their verse-craft I chose to compare the poems: An Anniversary, by Vernon Scannel…

…Poetry is used to send a variety of messages, either through its imagery, meaning, or by the poetic devices used. Each and every poem has something special and unique to offer to the reader, as long as the reader looks deep enough to find…

…of the accomplishments of his race. The speaker was able to experience all of the things he speaks of by knowing the history and struggles of his people. He relates these struggles in this poem. Although the poem is serious in nature, it does not feel bitter as you read…

…and her creativity are best viewed in the various poems she has created during her life. However, after understanding the background of this poet, the meaning of her poetry has become more solid and clear to the reader. Her writing is sincere and is written…

…. Ginsberg's life starts to take a social decline as he starts to experiment with various drugs. He mainly experimented with Benzedrine involved drugs. In the beginning of his poem "Howl", Ginsberg starts by describing the various results these drugs had on his…

…When I first read William Butler Yeats’ poem, « Leda and the Swan », I barely understood that it was a poem that discribes an incidence of rape. I figured that there must have been something that I misunderstood, because the mix between rape…

…fellowship. After returning to the U.S. he joined the English Department at the University of Florida. He did not stay there long because he resigned after a dispute after he had read the poem, "The Father's Body." He left Florida and made his way up to New…