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2 days ago · Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, "The Ladder of St. Augustine," is a timeless piece that delves into the themes of ambition, perseverance, and spiritual growth. Through his poignant verses, Longfellow uses the metaphor of a ladder to convey the arduous yet rewarding journey of life.
1 day ago · Frost’s most famous poem, “The Road Not Taken”, was written while he was living in Franconia, and it speaks to his musings on making choices in life. In 1915, Frost moved to Franconia, where he lived for most of his life. He bought a farmhouse, and spent his time writing, planting trees and flowers, and gardening.
3 days ago · Annenberg Learner - Langston Hughes (1902-1967) (May 09, 2024) Langston Hughes (born February 1, 1902?, Joplin, Missouri, U.S.—died May 22, 1967, New York, New York) was an American writer who was an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance and made the African American experience the subject of his writings, which ranged from poetry and ...
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1 day ago · George Gordon Byron was born on 22 January 1788, on Holles Street in London, England [1] – his birthplace is now supposedly occupied by a branch of the department store John Lewis . Byron was the only child of Captain John Byron (known as 'Jack') and his second wife, Catherine Gordon, heiress of the Gight estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
1 day ago · William Shakespeare ( c. 23 [a] April 1564 – 23 April 1616) [b] was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. [4] [5] [6] He is often called England's national poet and the " Bard of Avon " (or simply "the Bard").
22 hours ago · Passage: Sound sleep by night: study and ease. Together mixt, sweet recreation, And innocence, which most does please. With meditation . Word Meanings: recreation (n): entertainment. meditation (n): practice of thinking deeply in silence, contemplation. Mixt (v): mix . Explanation: At night, the farmer can rest peacefully. In leisure hours, he ...
5 days ago · I heard the trailing garments of the Night A. Sweep through her marble halls! I saw her sable skirts all fringed with light A. From the celestial walls! I felt her presence, by its spell of might, A. Stoop o'er me from above; C. The calm, majestic presence of the Night, A. As of the one I love. I heard the sounds of sorrow and delight, A.
