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Academic papers on Poetry

George Elliot/Poetry
A 6 page essay that analyzes two sonnets from George Eliot's Brother and Sister series. The writer discusses the merits of Eliot's poetry and also offers biographical information, relating the rift between Eliot and her brother and the poignancy of...
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The Victorian Poet And Faith
This 3 page paper provides a look into the ork of two Victorian poets: Robert Browning and Alfred Lord Tennyson, in terms of their ability to guide their contemporaries in the questions of faith through their poems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Early 19th Century Poetry and the Theme of Death
This 5 page paper provides an overview of a number of works of 19th century poetry with a focus on the theme of death. This paper considers the works of William Bryant, Lydia Huntley Sigourney, Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe. Bibliography...
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Basho's 'Sick on a journey'
This 5 page paper analyzes the author's last Haiku. Sabi and Wabi are discussed as well as principles of Buddhism that might have affected the poet's view. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Blake's The Chimney Sweeper
This 5 page paper explores the use of language in William Blake's two renditions of The Chimney Sweep: one from Songs Of Innocence and the other from Songs Of Experience. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Analysis of One Art by Elizabeth Bishop
5 pages in length. Elizabeth Bishop has written a poem in One Art that some may read over quickly without grasping the distinctly implied seriousness. Indeed, the poem is, itself, the story of disaster although the protest of that very thing...
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Gretel by Ronald Koertge
This 5 page paper takes a look at this interesting poem about the Hansel and Gretel tale. Thematic elements are emphasized. No bibliography.
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A Clock Stopped
A 5 page paper which analyzes the poem A Clock Stopped by Emily Dickinson. The analysis addresses Dickinson's feelings and attitudes about time. No additional sources cited.
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Robert Frost
This 5 page report discusses Frost
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The Chimney Sweeper And The Unknown Citizen
This 3 page paper argues that The Chimney Sweeper by William Blake and The Unknown Citizen by W. H. Auden both utilize metaphors to bring the deeper meaning of the poem to the reader. No additional sources are listed.
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Adrienne Rich
This 6 page paper gives a brief biography of Adrienne Rich and then looks at three of her poems: Aunt Jennifer's Tigers, Power and Women. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Robinson Jeffers
This 5 page paper explores the life and work of Robinson Jeffers. His poems, Science and Ave Caesar are examined and included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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This 5 page report discusses poet Wallace Stevens
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Matthew Arnold's Growing Old
This 5 page paper examines Matthew Arnold's poem, Growing Old in terms of voice, setting, theme and tone. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Beowulf & Song of Roland
A 5 page analysis and comparison between the two epic poems Beowulf and Song of Roland. The writer focuses on the way that each heroic figure met death at the end of their respective poems. No additional sources cited.
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