A Psalm of Life Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was the most beloved American poet of the nineteenth century. If you have heard of him prior to this class, it was probably for his poem “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere.” For today’s discussion, read his poem “A Psalm of Life.” The poem is titled a psalm […]
Explore and analyze the poems at the end of the page, make notes about the literary elements you notice and begin to consider how the authors develop the themes in each poem.
In the following assignment, you will write a literary analysis of the poems below. Write a literary analysis essay, you should focus on the following elements: tone, diction, syntax, author’s point of view, structure, imagery, and dramatic context of a selection. As you explore and analyze the poems at the end of the page, make […]