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all viewed through the lens of Renaissance Neoplatonism. Because this poem is multi-layered and complex, it is best suited for readers who enjoy mentally unpacking layers of symbolism and ...

In one of the most famous love poems of all time, Burns goes all out to express the wonder of love: It’s beautiful like a flower, it’s sweet like music, it’s deep as the sea. And Burns isn ...

and brilliantly explains what each of these sounds means to people and places in time. Readers who enjoy reflective poems will like this one. Where to read: You can read “The Bells” at All ...

She addressed gender issues in her work, and was a female poet at a time when the area was dominated by men. Among Rossetti’s best ... as a poem. Here, just to make sure you know all the gifts ...

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