The poem Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard was written by Thomas Gray in 1750 and first published in 1751. It is thought to have been inspired by Gray’s thoughts following the death of poet Richard West.
Category: poetry
Poetry: Leaves of Grass – Walt Whitman
Leaves of Grass is a poetry collection by American poet Walt Whitman. It was first published in 1855, but he spent most of his life (re)writing and expanding it until his death in 1892.
Beowulf
Beowulf is the oldest of the great old poems written in English. Estimations trace its origins back to 10th century. … More
Poetry: My Strike-a-Light – John Birtwhistle
An ancient stone once used to produce sparks was excavated in the grave of a child. This elegy rekindles her … More
Poetry: Books to the Ceiling – Arnold Lobel
This week I looked at a poem by Arnold Lobel, an American author and illustrator of children’s books and a … More
Poetry: Books – Helen H. Moore
Helen H. Moore is the pen-name of Helen O’Reilly. Under this pen-name she has published memoirs, children’s novels and poetry. Under her … More
Poetry: When Mother Reads Aloud
When Mother Reads Aloud(Anonymous) When Mother reads aloud, the pastSeems real as every day;I hear the tramp of armies vast,I … More
The best Poetry Books of 2018
Continuing on with National Poetry Month, I’ll be giving you some reading material to indulge in! I’m basing myself on … More
Quiz: do you know your poetry terminology?
As April is National Poetry Month, time to brush up on your poetry terminology! And I found this online quiz … More
Poetry: Books – Solveig Paulson Russell
Books are friends who take you far
Wherever you would go,
From torrid lands and jungle ways
To northern fields of snow.
Poetry: To His Coy Mistress – Andrew Marvell
Andrew Marvell (1621 – 1678) was an English metaphysical poet, associated with John Donne and George Herbert and friend to … More
April is Poetry Month
Did you know that April is Poetry Month? And it has been ever since 1996, when it was introduced by … More