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Poetry Explained
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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Poetry Explained
Mar 10, 2023
An Acre Of Grass: A Poem by W B Yeats
Written in his last years, Yeats wishes for “an old man’s…
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Poetry Explained
Feb 21, 2023
After Long Silence: A Poem by W B Yeats
A short poem that reflects on how the passing of time can…
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Poetry Explained
Aug 24, 2021
Among School Children, by W B Yeats: a close look at the poem
A poem about contrasting forms of…
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Poetry Explained
Feb 8, 2023
A Deep-Sworn Vow: A Poem by W B Yeats
A very short poem that uses metrical devices to good effect
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Poetry Explained
Dec 4, 2021
Leda and the Swan: A Poem by W B Yeats
A retelling of the Greek myth, but with the creation of a new…
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John Welford
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Poetry Explained
Jan 28, 2022
Two Songs From A Play: A Poem by W B Yeats
This poem is not easy to understand without some knowledge…
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Poetry Explained
Dec 20, 2022
The Tower: A Poem by W B Yeats
This is a longer poem in which Yeats looks back and takes stock, as…
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