“Digging” is a poem by Seamus Heaney in which the speaker reflects on the work of his father and grandfather, both of whom were farmers and diggers of potatoes. The speaker observes that his father and grandfather “digged” with a spade and compares the work to the writing of poetry, saying that the “squelch and … Read more
One of the main themes of “My Mother at Sixty-Six” by Kamala Das is the enduring bond between mother and daughter. The speaker reflects on the changes that have taken place in her mother’s life over the years, including the loss of her husband and the transformation of her home. Despite these changes, the speaker … Read more
Kamala Das, a prominent Indian poet, novelist, and short-story writer, is known for her bold and frank portrayal of female sexuality and identity. In her poem “My Mother at Sixty Six,” she reflects on the aging process of her mother and her own mortality. The poem is a poignant and deeply personal reflection on life, … Read more
Indigo is a book by Louis Fischer that tells the story of the struggles and triumphs of the people of the Indian independence movement. The book covers the period from the early 1900s to the 1940s and follows the lives of several key figures in the movement, including Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Vallabhbhai … Read more
The Lost Spring is a collection of stories by Anees Jung that explore the theme of stolen childhood. The stories are set in various locations across India and follow the lives of children who have been forced to grow up too fast due to circumstances beyond their control. The first story, “The Lost Spring,” follows … Read more
About the poem Hawk Roosting “Hawk Roosting” is a poem written by the English poet Ted Hughes. It is written from the perspective of a hawk, who reflects on its power and superiority over the other creatures in the natural world. In the poem, the hawk sits atop a tree with its eyes closed, rehearsing … Read more
“Bogland” is a poem written by the Irish poet Seamus Heaney, published in his 1969 collection “Door into the Dark.” The poem is about the landscape of the bogs in Ireland and the history and culture of the people who live there. The poem begins by describing the vast, open spaces of the Irish bogs, … Read more
It had happened when I was ten or eleven years old. I had decided to learn to swim . There was a pool at the Y.M.C.A. in Yakima, that offered exactly the opportunity. The Yakima River was treacherous. Mother continually warned against it, and kept fresh in my mind the details of each drowning in … Read more
William Shakespeare, the renowned Elizabethan dramatist, and all-time great playwright of the world wrote four great tragedies among his many outstanding (dramatic and poetic) works. They are (I) Hamlet (II) Othello (III) King Lear, as well as (IV) Macbeth. Drama Macbeth Writer William Shakespeare Theme (1) Ambition (2) Violence (3) Internal conflict Published November 8, … Read more
Tennyson is one of the greatest poets of the Victorian Era. As a poetic artist, he ranks with Shakespeare and Keats. Tennyson often reminds us of Keats. He has the same gifts of pictorial presentation and an astonishing command of the musical resources of the language. His poems offer us many opportunities of discovering the … Read more
