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Poetry of Shakespeare: A Lover’s Complaint
An introduction to an early poem ascribed to Shakespeare but one which is more likely to have been written by a lesser talent.
Poetry of Shakespeare: The Phoenix and The Turtle
An introduction to one of Shakespeare’s most mysterious poems, the proto-metaphysical ballad The Phoenix and the Turtle.
Critical Appreciation of Paul Laurence Dunbar’s “sympathy”
A literary critique of "Sympathy" by Dunbar.
Critical Appreciation of Paul Laurence Dunbar’s “We Wear The Mask”
A literary critique of Dunbar’s poem.
Poetry of Shakespeare: The Rape of Lucrece
An introduction to one of Shakespeare’s earliest and best regarded poems, the revenger’s tragedy of The Rape of Lucrece.
Poetry of Shakespeare: Venus and Adonis
An introduction to one of Shakespeare’s earliest poems, the romantic narrative piece “Venus and Adonis”.
