Academic papers on Poetry

Marge Piercy's 'Rape'
A 4 page paper on Piercy's poem entitled 'Rape.' The writer discusses the poem's meaning, relevance to Piercy's other works, and its psycho-emotional impact. Poetic technique, rhythm, symbolism, and intent are among the many other elements...
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The Poetry Of Thomas Hardy / Art Imitates Life
This 6 page paper examines how the life of author Thomas Hardy influenced his poetry. Illustrative examples from several of Hardy's poems are provided to support the writer's thesis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Thomas Hardy's 'Convergence of the Twain'
A comprehensive, thorough 4 page explication of Thomas Hardy's infamous poem : 'Convergence of the Twain.' Theme deals with the sinking of the Titanic. No bibliography.
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Thomas Hardy's 'The Darkling Thrush'
A 6 page explication of Thomas Hardy's unusually uplifting poem. The paper analyzes the significance of the date when the poem was written -- December 31, at the precise turn of the century -- and shows how the poet's invocation of nature challenges...
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McMahon's "Devolution of the Nude"
A complete, 5 page explication of Lynne McMahon's poem entitled "Devolution of the Nude"- a 20th century work that questions value systems. No bibliography.
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Sonnet #15
In 5 pages the writer discusses Shakespeare's Sonnet #15. The sonnet is paraphrased, each argumentative point of the quatrain, and the concluding couplet is restated, and the poem is analyzed. No additional sources cited.
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Shakespeare's Sonnet 73
An 8 page research paper on Shakespeare's Sonnet 73. The writer describes and analyzes the meaning of the sonnet, details the poetic elements in the sonnet, and discusses the general effect of the sonnet to the reader.
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Shakespeare's Sonnet # 116
A 3 page essay exploring the meaning of Shakespeare's Sonnet #116. Through the use of metaphors, Shakespeare shares his conviction that love weathers all storms.
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Shakespeare's Sonnet #138
A 4 page explication on this infamous author's work. Clearly suggesting an aging love relationship between a man and a woman, this sonnet is replete with symbolism.
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My Mistress' Eyes & "Let Me Not To the Marriage of True Minds..."
3 pages worth of notes and discussion on two of Shakespeare's sonnets bearing these titles. The writer focuses upon theme, symbolism, verse, tone, and more. No Bibliography.
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Shall I Compare Thee to A Summer's Day ?
A 1 page essay explaining meaning and allusions in this well-known Shakespearean sonnet. No Bibliography.
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Jean Toomer's 'Bona and Paul'
A 5 page paper that describes the significance of color in Jean Toomer's story. This paper demonstrates that Toomer uses different colors, especially reds and purples, to delineate between racial considerations, while at the same time basing many...
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Jean Toomer's 'Reapers'
A 5 page analysis of Jean Toomer's imagery-laden, eight-line poem. The paper centers on the author's use of the color black for relating the color of death, of fear, and of life for the people of his race during the time in which he wrote. The...
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Walt Whitman / Comparative Analysis Of Two Poems
In this 6 page essay, the writer uses two of Whitman's poems 'Out Of The Cradle Endlessly Rocking,' and 'Song Of The Open Road, to show how the poets works were usually similar in theme yet dissimilar in purpose. The first of these is a poem filled...
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Walt Whitman's War Poetry
A 6 page essay which examines how 'Drum-Taps,' a slim volume of poetry concerning the American Civil War by Whitman, reflected the historical situation of that time. The writer argues that Whitman's poetry reflects an evolution of consciousness that...
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