Why was the Elizabethan era called the golden age? The Elizabethan era, which corresponds to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England from 1558 to 1603, is often called the “golden age” because it was a time of great cultural, artistic, and literary achievements in England. Here are some of the reasons why this…
Poem A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning Poet John Donne Published 1633 Name of the collection of poems Songs and Sonnets School of poetry Metaphysical poetry Theme Unity of souls Bits of Information John Donne’s wife, Anne Donne, was pregnant when Donne left for France and Germany as part of his diplomatic mission in 1611. It must…
Have you ever heard or read some beautiful yet problematic songs like “ye chaand sa roshan chehra, zulfon ka rang sunehra” (This moon-like radiant face, with hair the color of gold) and poems like “O my Luve is like a red, red rose”? It might sound romantic but they are a little far-fetched. Can you…
Sonnet 18 Summary Sonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? is about establishing the power of the written word over time. The speaker asserts the superiority of Fair Youth over a summer’s day. A summer’s day is beautiful and temperate but it is momentary. He goes on to find the drawbacks of…
What was Renaissance Humanism? Renaissance humanism was a cultural movement that emerged during the Renaissance period in Europe, roughly between the 14th and 16th centuries. It emphasized the study of classical literature, philosophy, and art, and focused on human values and achievements rather than religious doctrines. Humanism placed great emphasis on individualism, secularism, and rationalism….