Essay provides my personal thoughts on the poem "Ballad of Birmingham" by Dudley Randall.

Gerard Manley Hopkin's style of writing in his poem, "Pied Beauty."

A comparison of the approaches taken in Wilfred Owen's poem "Dulce et Decorum Est" and Sharon Olds' poem "Leningrad Cemetery, Winter of 1941" to exhibit the horrendous aspects of war. While Owen uses a soldier to convey his thoughts and Olds uses a civilian to convey hers, both poets employ similar literary techniques and methods to convey the pain and anguish felt during times of war.

Examines the epic story of Beowulf. Discusses whether or not Beowulf's character a hero. Questions if he is important to the poem and if his actions support his description of himself.

The epic poem "Beowulf" uses oral tradition to tell the story about Germanic historical triumphs and adventures. The story is tied to pagan beliefs, although Christian elements were later added. It is obvious that more than one writer contributed to the poem.

Essay compares Beowulf to a Kindergarten teacher.

The Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf masters the depiction, symbolism, and struggles of good and evil. The battle between Beowulf and Grendel illustrates this point.

Essay discusses the work of "Beowulf" as well as its epic qualities.

This is a brief biography of poet Emily Dickson, including her family and upbringing. It includes several of her poems, with analyses. Dickinson's poems are complex, but after studying them, this essay's author learned to find patterns and similar themes among them.

The life history of influential poet William Wordsworth.

Examines the poetry of Blake and Betjeman and in what ways their work provides a social critique of the society they lived in.

This essay compares writing differences between William Blake and John Keats.

A look at the similarities and differences in the beliefs of eighteenth-century poet William Blake and twentieth-century poet William Butler Yeats, as well as the ways in which their beliefs affected their writings.

This is a poem about the importance of every human being, and how even the simplest person can make a difference.

Analyzes the poem Bruce and the Spider, by Bernard Barton. Explores the message Barton attempts to convey, patience and perseverance.

Bernard Barton leaves a message in this poem to be patient and you'll succeed. The poem is called Bruce and the Spider. Some specific lines prove this message.

Analyzes "Bruce and the Spider," a poem written by Bernard Barton. Explores the theme of the poem, patience and perseverance. Discusses Barton's use of symbolism.