A Murmur in the Trees – to note – by Emily Dickinson

Below, you can find a complete poem “A Murmur in the Trees – to note -” by Emily Dickinson. If you’re interested in an analysis of this poem, check out our links at the bottom! A Murmur in the Trees – to note – A Murmur in the Trees – to note –Not loud enough […]

Poem by Emily Dickinson ‘A Bird, came down the Walk’

Below, you can find a complete poem and an analysis of “A Bird came down the Walk” by Emily Dickinson, including notes that are tailored towards A-Level students, but they are also suitable for those studying at any level. A Bird, came down the Walk –He did not know I saw –He bit an Angle […]

Analysis of ‘A Bird came down the Walk’ by Emily Dickinson

Below, you’ll find an analysis of the poem “A Bird came down the Walk” by Emily Dickinson, including a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. These notes are tailored towards A-Level students, but they are also suitable for […]

‘Mass Man’ by Derek Walcott – Context and Attitudes

Here’s a part of the analysis of the poem ‘Mass Man’ by Derek Walcott. It’s tailored towards students taking the CIE / Cambridge A-Level syllabus but will be useful for anyone who’s working on understanding the poem at any level.Great for revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Walcott’s […]

‘Marrysong’ by Dennis Scott – Summary and Themes

Here’s a part of the analysis of Dennis Scott’s poem ‘Marrysong’, tailored towards IGCSE students but also suitable for those studying at a higher level. To get a full and detailed analysis of this specific poem, click here. Thanks for reading! For the full CIE IGCSE Poetry Anthology course and many more English Literature and […]

Summary of Keats’ “The Eve of St Agnes”

There’s no way around it, ‘The Eve of St Agnes’ is a looooong poem! So, before you start trying to read it directly, make sure that you understand the overall story and main events. This will make the process of reading the stanzas so much easier, and prevent you from getting confused or lost! We’ve […]

‘Gathering Leaves’ by Frost – Poem + Language and Form

Here’s a detailed analysis of Robert Frost’s poem ‘Gathering Leaves’. It’s tailored towards students taking the CIE / Cambridge A-Level syllabus but will be useful for anyone who’s working on understanding the poem at any level. Great for revision, missed lessons, boosting analytical / research skills and developing students’ confidence in Frost’s poetry at a […]

Keats’ Romantic Relationships: Isabella Jones + Fanny Brawne

John Keats and Isabella Jones Keats’ romantic relationships had a significant impact on his poetry: he met a lady called Isabella Jones in 1817 while on holiday in Hastings. She was a beautiful, intelligent, wealthy and well-read woman, and it is thought that she and Keats had a secret romance for a time; remaining close […]

Summary of “Isabella, or the Pot of Basil” by Keats

Here’s a summary of John Keats’ poem “Isabella, or the Pot of Basil”. What a sad poem! It’s very tragic and quite gothic too, kind of grotesque and beautiful and a bit absurd. Keats took the inspiration for this poem from Bocaccio’s story of the same name, and the narrative form of the poem makes […]

‘The Schooner Flight’ by Derek Walcott— Poem Analysis

Below, you will find a detailed analysis of the poem ‘The Schooner Flight, Chapter 11: After the Storm’ by Derek Walcott. Thanks for reading! If you’re looking for more help with Derek Walcott’s poetry analysis, you can see our full course here. 11 After the Storm “There’s a fresh light that follows a storm while the whole […]