I haven’t dived into the context and origins of a poem in a while, so I thought I’d take a… Read more Poetry in Context: “We Three Kings”
Category: Poetry
Poetry in Context: “The Charge of the Light Brigade”
On October 25, 1854 in the Battle of Balaklava during the Crimean War a disastrous charge of British cavalry took… Read more Poetry in Context: “The Charge of the Light Brigade”
Poetry in Context: “A Vagabond Song”
At this time of year I can’t resist featuring “A Vagabond Song” by Canadian poet Bliss Carman (1861-1929). There is… Read more Poetry in Context: “A Vagabond Song”
Poetry in Context: “Ozymandias”
Percy Bysshe Shelley’s “Ozymandias” has long been one of my favourite poems. I used to have it memorized and was… Read more Poetry in Context: “Ozymandias”
Poetry in Context: “The Village Blacksmith”
In honour of Labour Day, today I’m featuring a poem about work. Perhaps – since this is an American poem… Read more Poetry in Context: “The Village Blacksmith”