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!
Guilty pleasures
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.
‘The Way through the Woods’ by Rudyard Kipling
Not long ago, on one of my nature walks I visited a small lake near the town of Barajevo, Serbia. Once I got back home, I searched my library for a poem that would go well with my mental images of the place. And here it is - the subject of this blog post - Rudyard Kiplingโs โThe Way through the Woodsโ.ย
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