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Richard the Third was the last English king to die in battle. A key figure in the Wars of the Roses, he is also the prime suspect in the enduring mystery of the Princes in the Tower. Shakespeare’s ...
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The poem is spoken by a man who feels rejected, unlucky, and full of self-pity. He compares himself to others and feels jealous of their success. However, when he thinks of someone he loves, his mood ...
The poem is about a woman looking back on her life when she is old. The speaker asks her to remember how many people loved her beauty, but only one person truly loved her soul. It’s a gentle but sad ...
The poem is an elegy written by Ben Jonson after the death of his seven-year-old son. Jonson expresses heartbreak and says goodbye, calling his son his "best piece of poetry". The poem shows the depth ...
The poem is a love poem expressing a deep emotional connection and unity between two people. The speaker says he carries his beloved’s heart inside his own, showing how inseparable they are. The poem ...
The poem is a nostalgic reflection on childhood and the experience of being in a primary school classroom. The speaker recalls the safety, warmth and excitement of learning, and how this gradually ...
Out of the Blue – 12 is a dramatic monologue that gives voice to a man trapped in the North Tower during the 9/11 attacks. It captures his desperation and persistence as he waves for help, knowing ...
The poem is a World War One propaganda piece that uses sporting metaphors to encourage young men to enlist. It presents war as a thrilling and noble challenge, downplaying its dangers and appealing to ...