Literary Devices

Tonight I Can Write the Saddest Lines — Meaning, Poet Background, Summary, Stanza-Wise Explanation, Themes, Analysis & Literary Devices

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Tonight I Can Write the Saddest Lines by Nereda

John Donne John DonneJohn Donne metaphysical poet John DonneJohn Donne metaphysical poet Modernism in literature Modernism in literature Modernism in literaturemodernist writers Introduction “Tonight I Can Write the Saddest Lines” is one of the most beloved and frequently quoted poems in world literature. Written by the Chilean Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda, this poem explores the … Read more

On His Blindness – Summary, Explanation, Critical Analysis

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John DonneModernism in literaturesymbolism movementPollutionliterature John DonneModernism in literaturesymbolism movementPollutionliteraturemodernist writers Introduction “On His Blindness” by John Milton is one of the most powerful and heartfelt poems in English literature. Written after the great poet lost his eyesight, this sonnet captures his emotional struggle and ultimate realization that faith and patience are forms of service … Read more