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Sep 14, 2021
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night: a close look at the poem by Dylan Thomas
This well-known poem…
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John Welford
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Poetry Explained
Sep 21, 2021
Two Dogs, a poem by Charles Simic
A poem of contrasts and parallels
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John Welford
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Poetry Explained
Sep 25, 2021
Shelley’s Skylark: a poem by Thomas Hardy
While on a visit to Italy, Hardy mused on the inspiration for Shelley’s famous Ode
“Shelley’s Skylark” was written by Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) during a trip to Italy that he…
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John Welford
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Poetry Explained
Sep 16, 2021
Geographical Knowledge, a poem by Thomas Hardy
A close look at a poem about a postmistress with very…
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Poetry Explained does exactly that. The aim is to present poems — both great and maybe not-so-great — put them in context, analyse their structure and meaning, and maybe offer a word or two of criticism.
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