The Beauty of Chinese Poetry Chinese poetry is considered to be some of the most beautiful poetry in the world. In the poem “In Early Summer Lodging in a Temple to Enjoy the Moonlight” by Po Chu-I the author’s use of nature‚ the city of Ch’ang-an‚ and his friendship with the others that join him is truly a symbol of balance from Chinese culture. In this poem Po Chu-I discusses the destruction of beauty and the loss connection with its boundaries. His use of words paints a picture of a beautiful
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POEM: "ORCHIDS" POET: HAZEL SIMMONS-McDONALD (St. Lucian-born) FACTS: Ø Orchids are currently believed to be the largest family of flowering plants. Ø The number of orchid species equals more than twice the number of bird species‚ and about four times the number of mammal species. It also encompasses about 6–11% of all seed plants. Ø All orchids are perennial (persistent) herbs and lack any permanent woody structure. The leaves of most orchids are perennial‚ that is‚ they live for several
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Death and Mortality in Poetry P.Morgan ENG 125 Instructor Saake June 11‚ 2012 Death is a part of life. This is a cliché that has resonated throughout society since the beginning of time. Some hate the thought of dying and some welcome its tender relief‚ but whatever the feeling towards it Death still comes to everyone eventually. Two poems‚ in particular‚ speak of death very differently. In the poem Because I could not stop for Death by Emily Dickinson‚ Death is a courteous guide to a
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Importance of Poetry in Literature “Poetry may make us from time to time a little more aware of the deeper‚ unnamed feelings which form the substratum of our being‚ to which we rarely penetrate; for our lives are mostly a constant evasion of ourselves.” ’ T.S. Eliot Poetry‚ just as in other literature contributes a major role in the development of many aspects of life. The utilization of poets and poetry can serve for many different positive purposes and effects on society. Poetry may supply
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www.novelguide.com › Literature On the surface‚ "Two Tramps in Mud Time" seems to display Robert Frost’s ... The poem as a whole also does not appear to have a single definable theme. Two Tramps In Mud Time Analysis Robert Frost : Summary Explanation ... www.eliteskills.com/c/13136 A Further Range1936Out of the mud two strangers came. And caught me splitting wood in the yard‚ And one of them put me off my aim. By hailing cheerily "Hit ... Two Tramps in Mud Time Summary - Robert Frost - Masterplots
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How do composers use poetic techniques to reinforce the theme of ‘journeys’ in their poetry? There are many different techniques that a poet can use to emphasize the theme of journeys in their work. When many of us think of journeys‚ we think of a person physically moving from one place to another. However‚ a journey does not only have to be physical‚ it can be emotional as well. Throughout the poems that were provided to us in class‚ the poets have chosen various ways to portray journeys. In
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after the murder Macbeth is unable to sleep properly. Sleep is one of the key images which recur throughout the play. Sleep imagery in Macbeth is used to develop the theme of innocence‚ nature‚ conscience and guilt and reinforces the images of night‚ darkness‚ and evil. Sleep is a symbol of innocence and goodness‚ one of the main themes in the play. Since Macbeth has done a deed of great evil‚ murdering Duncan‚ Macbeth is no longer innocent. And hence he is no longer allowed to sleep. Macbeth also
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describe the origins of modern poetry." The origins of poetry are very much like those of literature in general. It began as oral communication handed down through generations to tell a story or entertain. Most was in a simple verse or rhyming format seemingly to be remembered better. It then developed into the epic poem. Finally‚ it transformed into free verse along with a set pattern of poetry. Romanticism led to modernism‚ which led to imagism. The poetry of today is a mixture of all of
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Black Diamond Night (a coalminer’s cemetery) Where the ebony‚ we call “NIGHT”‚ Old black rocks sit under the twilight. Diamond shape eyes unclear and lonely‚ Sinister through hostile spirits only‚ I stumble across these stones without a bone. A solitary confinement alone‚ From a barren zone the light transcend. Only in time‚ our minds will mend. Endless valleys and limitless stones. These bones- these bones they sit alone. The abyss‚ of rotten cavities with no fill‚ A system no power can unwell the
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Poetry can be used as a way of transforming experience and emotions into words‚ which often details personal and intimate feelings that allow the reader to have a taste of what the poet felt in that vulnerable moment. However‚ being a poet often means your work is published and open to the scrutiny and opinions of the public. Thereby turning a once personal experience into a public spectacle. This can either unify reader and author in the comfort that someone else has gone through the same experiences
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