Analysis of When the Frost is on the Punkin by James Whitcomb Riley
Background "When the Frost is on the Punkin" is a poem written by James Whitcomb Riley. It is a poem that, even now, is read to children to describe harvest time. Structure The poem is composed of four stanzas, each containing eight lines. It maintains an AABBCCDD rhyme scheme throughout the poem, with each ABC being ... Keep Reading
Interpretation of Jana Gana Mana by Rabindranath Tagore
Jana-Gana-Mana-Adhinayaka, Jaya He Bharata-Bhagya-Vidhata Punjab-Sindhu-Gujarata-Maratha- Dravida-Utkala-Banga Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga Ucchhala-Jaladhi Taranga Tava Subha Name Jage Tava Subha Ashisha Mage Gahe Tava Jaya Gatha. Jana-Gana-Mangala Dayaka, Jaya He Bharata-Bhagya-Vidhata, Jaya He, Jaya He, Jaya He, Jaya ... Keep Reading
Analysis of I Carry Your Heart With Me by E.E. Cummings
Background "I Carry Your Heart With Me," a poem by E.E. Cummings, was first published in June 1952. It made its first public appearance in Poetry magazine. As a contemporary poet, Cummings plays with the established styles of poetry for the benefit of meaning and aesthetics. It is important to note the aesthetics of his ... Keep Reading
Analysis of Love’s Philosophy by Percy Bysshe Shelley
Background "Love’s Philosophy" was written by Percy Bysshe Shelley and published in the year 1819. Shelley was a writer of lyrical romantic poetry. Some of his work was reprinted after his death in 1822. Structure This is a two-stanza poem, each consisting of eight lines. It adheres to an ABABCDCD rhyme scheme in each ... Keep Reading
Analysis of The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear
Background "The Owl and the Pussycat" is a poem written by Edward Lear. It was originally published in 1871 in Lear’s book Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany, and Alphabets. As even stated in the title of his book, Lear became known for his nonsensical writing. Structure This poem is composed of three stanzas. Each stanza... Keep Reading
Meaning of Bengali Poem Hotath Dekha by Rabindranath Tagore
Railgarir kamray hothat dekha, Vabini somvob hobe konodin.. Age oke bar bar dekhechi lal ronger sharite- dalim phooler moto ranga; aj poreche kalo reshomer kapor’ anchol tuleche mathay dolonchanpar moto chikon gour mukhkhani ghire. Mone holo, kalo ronge ekta govir durottwo ghonea neache nijer chardike, je durottwo ... Keep Reading
Analysis of Mother to Son by Langston Hughes
Background: Langston Hughes is an African American poet who is also well known for his work in fiction, plays, essays and biographies. This poem was written in the early 20th century when the African Americans faced some serious oppression and racism issues. The poem is a conversation between a mother and a son. It is a ... Keep Reading
Analysis of Be Glad Your Nose Is On Your Face by John Prelutsky
Background "Be Glad Your Nose Is On Your Face" is a poem written by John Prelutsky. Prelutsky, a writer of children’s poetry, published this piece in 1940. The fact he is a children’s writer indicates his poems have a whimsical tone. This is evident upon reading this poem but it also becomes clear that it contains an... Keep Reading
Interpretation of Bengali Poem Matal by Sankha Ghosh
Eto kiser garje akash Chinta bhabna shorirpat, Benche thaklei bancha sohoj morle mrityu sunirghat. Etek bole ishot heshe Takan motto mohashoy Takan motto mohashoy. Khanik matro gile nile Ja shoyaben tai shoy. Howrah Bridge e uthun Niche takan urdhe chan Duto matro samproday Nirbodh r budhhiman. – Sankha Ghosh... Keep Reading
Analysis of Endless Time by Rabindranath Tagore
Endless Time Time is endless in thy hands, my lord. There is none to count thy minutes. Days and nights pass and ages bloom and fade like flowers. Thou knowest how to wait. Thy centuries follow each other perfecting a small wild flower. We have no time to lose, and having no time we must scramble for a chance. We are too... Keep Reading