Summary “A Bird came down the Walk” A Bird, came down the Walk is a short poem by Emily Dickinson that captures a simple yet vivid encounter with a bird. The bird is first seen eating an angleworm, and drinking dew from the grass, and then hopping aside to let a beetle pass. The bird’s…
Poem Because I Could Not Stop for Death School of poetry American Poetry Poet Emily Dickinson Published 1890 Name of the collection of poems Poems: Series 1 Theme Impermanence of life Bits of Information Because I Could Not Stop for Death Summary The poem “Because I Could Not Stop for Death” by Emily Dickinson narrates…
What’s the Restoration period? The Restoration period in English history is the period from 1660 to 1688, following the English Civil War and the Interregnum, when the English monarchy was restored under King Charles II. The period is characterized by a return to traditional values and institutions, as well as a flowering of literature, theater,…
Metaphysical poetry is a type of poetry that flourished in England in the 17th century. It is characterized by its use of wit, conceit, and intellectual argument. Metaphysical poets often explore complex philosophical and theological ideas in their poems, and they often use unusual imagery and metaphors to do so. The term “metaphysical poetry” was…
Puritanism was a religious movement that emerged in the 16th and 17th centuries in England. Puritans sought to “purify” the Church of England from what they saw as remnants of Catholicism, such as rituals and practices they believed were not supported by the Bible. They emphasized a strict interpretation of the Bible and emphasized the…