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Analysis of “The World Is Too Much With Us” Poem by William Wordsworth

May 1, 2019Gary R. Hess
The World Is Too Much With Us

“The World Is Too Much With Us” by William Wordsworth is an Italian sonnet first published in “Poems, in Two Volumes” in 1807 along with another one of his famous poems “London, 1802“. The poem describes what the poet feels… Continue Reading →

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Poetry Analysis of “Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley

April 16, 2019Gary R. Hess
Ozymandias

“Ozymandias” by Percy Bysshe Shelley was originally published on January 11, 1818 in “The Examiner”. There are two poems which were published in 1818 with the same name–this one written by Shelley and another written by Horace Smith that was… Continue Reading →

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Analysis of “London, 1802” Poem by William Wordsworth

May 3, 2018Gary R. Hess
London, 1802

“London, 1802” by William Wordsworth is a poem begging John Milton, who died in 1674, to come back to life. It was first published in “Poems, in Two Volumes” in 1807. Let’s take a look at exactly what Wordsworth says… Continue Reading →

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Sports Poetry: “Ode to Baseball” by Gary R. Hess – A Sonnet

September 14, 2016Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

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The 10 Greatest Love Poems in History

July 2, 2016Gary R. Hess Leave a Comment

The greatest love poems ever written is among one of the biggest controversies discussed by modern literature aficionados. What poem is the best? Which poet deserves the honor? Must the poet be among the most famous to be included on… Continue Reading →

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