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: 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 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 Poetry Lesson: Sylvia Plath’s ‘Cut’
A poetry lesson: a study of Sylvia Plath’s poem ‘Cut’
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A Poetry Lesson: George Herbert’s ‘Vertue’
A poetry lesson: a study of George Herbert’s poem ‘Vertue’
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