Poetry can be powerful, and Eliot's Love Song of J. Alfred Profrock is no exception. A lengthy poem rich with unique and detailed imagery, Eliot adds to the already immense collection of incredible poetry with his name written at the top. The piece opens with a quote from Inferno. The quote sets the tone for … Continue reading Eliot’s Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
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Woodsworth, Burns, and a Changing Perspective on Art
Prior to the romantic period, art (and, more specifically, artistic writings) was something that was separated by class. Largely due to the lack of access to texts, a small group of people could actually read and write texts, thus limiting the audience and perspective of each piece of writing. There was an emphasis on things … Continue reading Woodsworth, Burns, and a Changing Perspective on Art
The Importance of Equiano’s ‘The Interesting Narrative’
Upon reading Equiano's The Interesting Narrative, one will, in a modern light, cringe and grow sickened by the concept of slavery. While indulged in text, one can hear the descriptions of life in slavery from the writings of a slave. He asks of the masters, slave-traders, and bystanders "must every tender feeling be likewise sacrificed to your … Continue reading The Importance of Equiano’s ‘The Interesting Narrative’
Rethinking Modern British Literature 