The EditorsJul 9, 20194 minProfiles in Poetry: Percy Bysshe ShelleyPercy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets in the English language. And while he is one of the most...
By David B. GosselinApr 22, 201912 minThe Power of MetaphorContrary to the sundry definitions of metaphor proffered by school teachers and dictionaries, Metaphor is not some mere literary device;...
By Adam SediaMar 17, 201920 minClarity and Obscurity: The Essences of Classicism and Modernism Compared Part II -''Concreteness''In my last essay, I discussed the difference between classical and modernist poetry as a difference of worldviews. Classicism views the...
By Daniel LeachFeb 23, 201934 minProfile in Poetry: Keats' Great Odes & the SublimeThis article is republished with permission from the author. When John Keats died in Rome on Feb. 23, 1821, at the age of 25, the world...