By Spencer Jahn Wilfred Owen was an English soldier who fought for his country in World War I. During his service, he first wrote a draft of his famous poem Dulce Et Decorum Est somewhere between the fall of 1917 and 1918. He later revised this poem, and it was published posthumously after his death... Continue Reading →
By Linamaria Perez Ann Plato and Lydia Sigourney were two influential poets who lived and wrote in Hartford, Connecticut, during the 19th century. While Plato, an African American woman, remains lesser known today, Sigourney was widely published and celebrated in her time. Despite their differences in audience and recognition, their works offer rich insight into... Continue Reading →
By Katie Cook And as imagination bodies forthThe forms of things unknown, the poet’s penTurns them to shapes and gives to airy nothingA local habitation and a name. (V.i. 15-18) These lines, spoken by Theseus in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, are a description of the craft of poetry; the art of using figures... Continue Reading →
By Isla Sadzak Our memories are what shape our identities, and therefore, what we remember and share with others holds great significance. One important figure from Hartford, Connecticut during the 19th century was Ann Plato, a remarkable young Black woman who was an educator, an essayist, and a poet and one of the first Black... Continue Reading →
By Johann Smith As conscious beings we observe our surroundings, reminisce about the past, and anticipate the future. Culture is our form of expression that encompasses everything from language to the arts. The art that emanates from our souls is deep and far reaching. It is used to inspire and to tell a story of... Continue Reading →
By Steven Mulero The poem "London" (1794) was written by William Blake (1757-1827). Blake was a late-seventeenth century poet and painter who although was virtually unknown during his lifetime his works were “discovered” in later years and is now known as an influential figure in both poetry and visual arts. The poem is about a... Continue Reading →
By Xiomara Colon Arguably, the most important movement currently is #BlackLivesMatter. The main idea being that the black-skinned individuals in this country are as valuable as any other individual. Although the movement has made its way across the world, it is most prominent in America. This movement was born after some events occurred involving individuals... Continue Reading →
By Gregory Priest I want you to imagine for a moment, sometime early in your life when a parent or parental figure told you that you can be anything you want in life. Even if you can’t remember the exact situation or words, I daresay that most people have had that experience. But consider for... Continue Reading →
By Tania Campbell Third, by Wendy Wasserstein, is an interesting play that focuses on a well-educated woman (Laurie Jameson), and how she re-examines her entire existence and purpose in her life. Several people around her were responsible for this. Her daughter Emily, her friend and colleague, Nancy Gordon, her father Jack, and primarily the title... Continue Reading →
By Kadian Brown Why are there envious and ignorant people in the world? Some are jealous of your house, your car, your children, your cat, and even your spouse. These people can be easily noticed or heard. They are showy and shameless. Their minds are so corrupted that if you even try to fight for your... Continue Reading →
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