Guest Post by Beloved Mr B, my Old Teacher: George Herbert’s ‘Vertue’
A follow-up to my lesson on George Herbert. This time written by my amazing teacher: Mr B
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A Poetry Lesson: Robert Frost’s ‘Birches’
A gorgeous poem by American poet, Robert Frost. Nature, childhood, coping with life, and some interesting rhythms. Who could ask for more?
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A Poetry Lesson: Miniatures and Sonnets – The Snapchats of the Renaissance
Sonnets and Miniatures, how the Elizabethan’s flirted and got promoted before Snapchat and Instagram
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A Quickie: Kitchens, and John Hegley
Why does husband get to knock down walls while I clear up mouse poop? House Renovations
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A Poetry Lesson: John Donne’s ‘Holy Sonnet XIV’
One of the most beautiful poems in English Literature. Here 17th century metaphysical poet John Donne explores a crisis of faith with honesty, energy and tremendous passion.
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A Poem: Doggerel
A poem I wrote as I came to the end of some rocky years during my 20’s (which was a long time ago)
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A Poetry Lesson: Sylvia Plath’s ‘Cut’
A poetry lesson: a study of Sylvia Plath’s poem ‘Cut’
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