In this post weโre going to read a gorgeous poem by Madison Julius Cawein (1865โ1914). Entitled โA Night in Juneโ, itโs found in Kentucky Poems, an anthology of his works published in New York in 1903.
Guilty pleasures
In this English vocabulary post you'll get to learn about "guilty pleasures." What's the meaning of this phrase? Are all guilty pleasures bad? What's one of my favourite guilty pleasures? Click to find out!
โThe Yearโs at the Springโ by Robert Browning
The poet alerts us to small, mundane details from everyday life that we would otherwise most likely overlook or take for granted. Once we regain our focus, it just may turn out that "allโs right with the world". Or is it?
Essay: โThe Poetโ by William Maccall
In this essay, originally published in 1843, the author expounds on the role of poets in the development of a civilized, cultured society. Unavoidably, he has a lot to say on the subject of poetry itself: its origins, character, and purpose. Written almost two centuries ago, Maccallโs view of poets and poetry remains relevant, inspiring, and thought-provoking.
