BA/ADA English

Introduction Hawk’s Monologue by Ted Hughes is a poem on a very compelling idea. Another title of this poem is Hawk’s Roosting. The poem tells us that power needs no justification for its enforcement. The people with power and authority take it as their prerogative to exploit the weak. The hawk is a symbol in … Read more

Introduction Kubla Khan by ST Coleridge is the finest instance of the purest romantic poetry. The poem is an exhibition of the poet’s unrivalled power of imagination. It also reflects Coleridge’s profound interest in supernatural, metaphysical, and magical elements. Critics refer to Kubla Khan by ST Coleridge as one of the representative poems of the … Read more

When I Have Fears by John Keats is a lyric poem. The poet shares his extremely personal or intimate feelings in this poem. This poem is in the Shakespearean/Elizabethan sonnet tradition. Critics appreciate and admire this poem not only for poetic finesse but also for its subject matter. Keat was one of the most illustrious … Read more

Introduction The Vanishing Village by R. S. Thomas is a purpose-based poem. The poet wants the readers to realize how the craze for the urban way of life is destroying villages all over the world. People are leaving villages and settling in cities. The village presented in this poem is an example of many across … Read more

Introduction After Apple-Picking by Robert Frost has a thematic similarity with Lights Out by Edward Thomas. The poem presents the impact of sleep on a farm owner who is busy picking apples. Like every farmer, this farmer had the desire to have abundant produce of apples. Now that he has had it, and is busy … Read more

Introduction The concept of online education has gained immense popularity in recent times. This system announces a departure from the traditional approach to education. Nowadays, with the spread of internet facilities, you can acquire education wherever you are. You do not have to carry heavy bags. Your laptop, even your mobile phone, contains everything you … Read more

Introduction Lights Out by Edward Thomas is an expression of the impact of sleep. As an instinct, sleep has command over man. Edward Thomas tells us how strong this command is. He is of the view that man has to submit to the power of sleep. The poet compares sleep to an unmeasurable jungle full … Read more

Introduction Because I Could Not Stop for Death by Emily Dickinson is an interesting poem. Emily Dickinson, in this poem, expresses her view of death and immortality. Nature, love, identity, spirituality, and self have been themes of Dickinson’s poetry. But death and immortality dominate her works. Because I could Not Stop for Death is not … Read more

Introduction A Poison Tree by William Blake is a poem with a message. The poem is famous for the poet’s use of symbolism coupled with mysticism. William Blake, in A Poison Tree, condemns the emotions of hatred and dislike. He criticizes those who harbour malice for others. It is an allegory that highlights man’s deceptiveness … Read more

Introduction Departure and Arrival by T S Eliot is one of the representative poems of the 20th century. It presents Eliot’s feelings at the departure of the 19th century and the arrival of the 20th century. The poem inspires the readers to struggle for the benefit of humanity. Eliot reminds us of the role we … Read more