The Men When thinking of Scotland and poetry it is likely that the name Robert Burns springs to mind. Certainly, he has become synonymous with all things Scottish and is widely regarded as the national poet of the country. Born in Dumfries in...
Read moreFamous Spanish Poets
From Spain Spanish poetry could technically be that written in the Spanish language and therefore include poets that originated from other Spanish speaking countries. Therefore, let’s look at some significant writers both from the country of...
Read moreAmerican Poets Over the Years
The Early Days William Cullen Bryant is one of the nation’s earliest recorded poets and reportedly descended from one of the pilgrims that arrived on the Mayflower from England. He was born into a well-appointed family in 1794 and his father’s...
Read moreFamous Welsh Poets
What’s in a Name? The tiny country of Wales is part of the larger United Kingdom but despite its diminutive stature has produced much talent across the many genres of the art world. The world of poetry is well represented by a number of talented...
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Setting the Standard As with many areas of life for African Americans, acceptance and equality have been an issue. The Arts are no exception and therefore it is interesting to take a look at some of the significant contributions made by African...
Read moreThe Complexity of Writing a Poem
A poem can be considered a piece of the heart of the artist and therefore one of the most difficult forms of literature, implying more than just putting your thoughts and feelings on a piece of paper in a haphazard way. For this reason, major...
Read moreThe Various Types of Poetry
What is Poetry? Poetry is one of the most well-known writing styles in history and whilst its birth can’t be exactly traced the earliest recordings come from ancient times when we first invented writing. One of the most respected literature...
Read moreWhy Poetry is Enjoyable to Listen To
Hearing is one of our less evolved senses and we mainly rely on our sight to better understand the world around us and to enjoy ourselves. You might think that because of this our hearing is merely a necessity to survive but unlike other animals...
Read morePoetry and Rap
Poetry is perhaps one of the oldest forms of literature, created long before the invention of writing itself and it continues to be extremely popular and appreciated today. It is a written art as well as a spoken one, and conveys so much meaning...
Read moreHow Poetry Can Have a Calming Effect on You
Do you know that that you can experience a feeling of calmness and reduction of sadness, fear, and anxiety when you help your brain adjust your emotions by writing down your thoughts and feelings? Yes, researchers have discovered that you can...
Read moreShould Poetry Be Taught in Schools?
Do you see high school poetry as suffering from an image problem? Imagine watching some kids reciting some lines or stanzas at the Dead Poets Society or some people busily imitating Dickinson at public venues such as parks. Do not also forget the...
Read moreThe Great Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath was a novelist, short story writer and poet from America. She was born in 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts. She was to become a very talented writer and poet, who showed her talent at a very young age. In fact, her very first poem was...
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