A Consecration

Critical Appreciation of A Consecration by John Masefield

“A Consecration” by John Masefield is a highly regarded poem that celebrates the power of nature in transforming and enriching the human spirit, invoking a sense of awe and reverence. In “A Consecration“, John Masefield, a renowned English poet, draws on the experience of witnessing a rising tide to explore themes of spiritual connection, the … Read more

The Hollow Men

Critical Appreciation of “The Hollow Men” by T.S. Eliot

T.S. Eliot, a prominent figure in modernist poetry, played a pivotal role in reshaping the literary landscape during the early 20th century. As a poet, essayist, and critic, Eliot’s works explore the complexities of the human experience in the wake of societal upheaval. His exploration of fragmented identities and the disillusionment of the post-World War … Read more

A Picture of The Society As Depicted in “Beowulf”

Every work of art is an accurate picture of society. The picture of social life given to us in Beowulf is essentially primitive: fighting valorously, eating and drinking well, being soothed by music after the daily labor, and then – hitting the bed to sleep. The men described in the poem, Beowulf, are men of words, brave, and … Read more

A Critical Appreciation of the Poem “London” by William Blake

London is a poem in which William Blake criticizes contemporary society, symbolizing oppression. The so-called liberty of which his countrymen are proud is nothing but “a chartered liberty.” The natural and unrestrained growth of man is impossible. The poet has exemplified the evils of the then society by the chimney sweeper’s miserable life, helpless deaths … Read more

Critical Appreciation of “Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood” by William Wordsworth

“The whole poem represents the passage from youth to maturity— from feelings of self-pity to compassion of all mankind.” Robert L. Cox, The Explicator, University Of South Carolina, Volume 19, Issue 6, March 1961. William Wordsworth’s “Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood” portrays his sheer intimacy with nature since his early childhood, … Read more