An Horatian Ode: upon Cromwell’s Return from Ireland Andrew Marvell Horatian Ode The Horatian Ode is the Latin descendant of the Aeolic ode, both of which were written to project a tranquil, contemplative tone meant for meditation. Both retain the purpose and formality of all odes, however, the Latin descendant attributed to Horace in 20 … Read more
Making Questions in English In English, there is a simple formula for making questions: Simply invert the order of the subject and the first auxiliary verb. It is raining. = Is it raining? He can speak English. = Can he speak English? He has lived here for a long time. = Has he lived here … Read more
Past Simple Vs Past Continuous Both the past simple and the past continuous refer to completed actions in the past. Most of the time when we are talking about such actions, we use the past simple. This is by far the most common way about talking about the past. I lived there for 6 years. … Read more
"The Garden", by Andrew Marvell, is one of the most famous metaphysical poems of the seventeenth century. This poem was likely written in Marvell’s final years, when he had retired from tutoring Mary Fairfax, daughter of Thomas Fairfax (whom he addresses in Upon Appleton House, to my Lord Fairfax) who, in turn, was a General in the army of Oliver Cromwell.
The Definition of Love – Summary The poem ‘The Definition of Love’Â is a metaphysical poem written by Andrew Marvell. The poem explores the nature of the poet’s love for his beloved. The poet sees this love as perfect and thus unattainable. The poet begins the poem by introducing his readers to the parents of … Read more
Introduction ‘The Flea’ by John Donne is a metaphysical poem. Metaphysical poets belonged to the 17th century. The works of the metaphysical poets are marked by philosophical exploration, colloquial diction, ingenious conceits, irony and metrically flexible lines. John Donne, a master of wit uses unusual metaphors to convey the love between a man and a … Read more
History of English Note: Check answers at the end.Literature (1625 – 1660): Multiple Choice Questions Note: Check answers at the end. 1)_______________The span of years covered by the Age of Milton is:a) 1625-1660b) 1550- 1630c) 1600- 1660 2) The Civil -war started in the year ___________ . a) 1640b) 1642c) 1660 3) Which king was executed … Read more
Summary of “Heaven of Freedom ” Rabindranath Tagore was born in Bengal in 1861. He wrote poems in Bangla and in English. In 1913, he received the Nobel Prize for Literature. He produced some sixty collections of verse, nearly a hundred short stories, several novels, plays, dance dramas, essays on religious, social and literary topics, … Read more
What is an Elegy ? An elegy is a poem of mourning written for a specific loved one, a famous figure or an event that has triggered a feeling of loss. Elegies are written in a poetic form that uses a set rhyme and rhythm to convey grief. The elements of a traditional elegy mirror … Read more
What is The Idyll? The Idyll derives its name from a Greek word meaning ‘a Little form’ or ‘a little picture’. The poet presents a picture in a few words or series of pictures composing a longer poem. The pictorial effect is achieved by graphic description as colour is used in a painting. The Idyll … Read more
Characteristics of Metaphysical Poets Metaphysical poets belonged to the 17th century. The works of the metaphysical poets are marked by philosophical exploration, colloquial diction, ingenious conceits, irony and metrically flexible lines. They wrote poems on love, religion and mortality. The metaphysical poets described these topics through unusual comparisons, frequently employing unexpected similies and metaphors in … Read more
Essay on Hen Hens or male chickens are domestic birds that cannot fly. They are very useful birds. They are largely reared in poultry farms for the production of eggs and meat. Their eggs and meat have a great nutritional value. Some people even like to domesticate hens as pets. They keep them in coops. … Read more