Poetry Lessons – Middle-Aged Warrior

A Poetry Lesson 5: John Donne’s ‘Holy Sonnet XIV’

Lockdown Poetry Lesson number 5 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 4: Miniatures and Sonnets – The Snapchats of the Renaissance

Lockdown Poetry Lesson number 4: Sonnets

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A Poetry Lesson 3: Sylvia Plath’s ‘Cut’

Lockdown Poetry Lesson Number 3 Sylvia Plath’s poem ‘Cut’

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A Poetry Lesson 2: George Herbert’s ‘Vertue’

Lockdown Poetry Lesson number 2: George Herbert’s poem ‘Vertue’

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A Poetry Lesson 1: Robert Frost’s ‘Birches’

In #Lockdown Rediscovering Poetry. Today: A gorgeous poem by American poet, Robert Frost. Nature, childhood, coping with life, and some interesting rhythms. Who could ask for more?