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The article discusses the work of the poet Countee Cullen, with particular focus given to his admiration of the English poet John Keats and frequent technique of eliding unpleasant truths through illusions or outright lies. Poems including "Self Criticism," "Some Things Incredible," and "Valedictory" are also examined.

The article discusses the poem "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" by the English poet Thomas Gray, with particular focus given to the nontraditional use of the elegy form and references to print culture and the contemporary literary market. The commemorative nature of the poem is also commented on.

The article discusses time spent by the American poet Elizabeth Bishop in Nova Scotia, Canada and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and examines its influence on her work. Poems including "First Death in Nova Scotia," "In the Village," and "Poem" are examined, and their themes of family and nostalgia are touched on.

Reviews the book `Lady Audley's Secret,' by Mary Elizabeth Braddon.

Reviews the book `Crediting Poetry,' by Seamus Henry.

Reviews the book `American Poetry: The Twentieth Century, Volumes One and Two,' edited by Robert Hass.

Reviews the book `Criminal Conversations: Sentimentality and Nineteenth Century Legal Stories of Adultery,' by Laura Hanft Korobkin.

The article examines John Milton's and George Wither's view of the vocal charms portrayed in their religious lyric poetry of "Hymnes and Songs of the Church," "Schollers Purgatory," "Nativity Ode," and "Areopagitica" in the context of the Reformation. The author provides background information on both poets, discusses their use of hymn in their poetry, and interprets each poem.

The article discusses the work of the English poet William Wordsworth, with particular focus given to the effect of his episodes of mental depression and political inclinations on his poetry. Poems including "Salisbury Plain," "The Prelude," and "The Recluse" are also commented on, and the theme of compassion and altruism in his work is touched on.

The article discusses the poem "The Sundays of Satin-Legs Smith" by Gwendolyn Brooks, with particular focus given to its allusions to the earlier poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" by T. S. Eliot, which in turn alludes to the 14th century poem "Inferno" by Dante Alighieri. The contrast between the ultimate success of Brooks' protagonist with the failure of Eliot's is also explored.

The article critiques the poem "Trolius and Criseyde," by Geoffrey Chaucer, particularly commenting on Chaucer's description about fourteenth century romance in the poem. It addresses the literary system applied by Chaucer in the poem, presents a description of the poem's plot, and discusses the love and romance of the characters.

Reviews the book `Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1930s & 1940s,' by Robert Polito and its second volume, `Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1950s.'

Reviews two books on John Gardner. `In the Pathless Forest: John Gardner's Literary Project,' Bo G. Ekelund; `A Dream of Peace: Art and Death in the Fiction of John Gardner,' by Ronald Grant Nutter.

Reviews the book 'Graham Greene's Thrillers and the 1930s,' by Brian Diemert.

The article offers criticism of the poem "Glanmore Sonnets," by the Irish author Seamus Heaney. The author looks at the interpretation of some verses in the poetry, the ways by which the poem is receptive, and the style of the poet. The article also discusses the word choice, narration, and literary style of the poem.

Reviews the book 'Piazza Tales,' by Herman Melville.

The article offers criticism on the Old English poem "Exodus." The author looks at the use of the term 'saebeorg' in the poem, as well as various interpretations of the word. The article also discusses the literary style of the poet and the basis for understanding the meaning and significance of saeborga sand.

Reviews the book 'Murphy,' by Samuel Beckett.

Reviews the book 'Player Piano,' by Kurt Vonnegut.

The article discusses the narrative poem "The Book of the Duchess" by the medieval English poet Geoffrey Chaucer, with particular focus given to the themes of loss and recovery and its exploration of poetry as an artistic medium. The importance of dreams and dreaming in the poem is also commented on.

Reviews the book 'Summer,' by Edith Wharton.

Reviews two books. 'Der Blonde Eckbert,' by Ludwig Tieck; 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

The article discusses the poem "Epitaph on Elizabeth, L. H." by the English poet and dramatist Ben Jonson, with particular focus given interpretations of the poem's last two lines. The social and religious significance of personal and family names is examined, and the meaning of the name "Elizabeth" is commented on.

The article discusses the anonymous Old English collection of riddles "The Exeter Book," with particular focus given to the riddles "Riddle 42," "Maxims," and "The Order of the World." The social and literary context of the riddles is explored, and their educational and entertainment purposes are commented on.

Reviews the book 'Joyce's Book of the Dark,' by John Bishop.

The article analyzes several poems by William Wordsworth including "Strange Fits of Passion Have I Known," "She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways," and "Three Years She Grew in Sun and Shower." It focuses on the poems' subject, a woman named Lucy, who the author suggests belongs to a group of pastoral heroines that inspired or are featured in pastoral poetry. The author explores similarities between these female figures and muses from ancient literature.

Reviews several books on feminist literature. 'Gender and Reading,' by Elizabeth Flynn and Patrocinio Schweickart; 'Breaking the Chain,' by Naomi Schor; 'Reading in Detail,' by Naomi Schor; 'A World of Difference,' by Barbara Johnson.

The article presents an analysis of "Love Is Enough," a narrative and dramatic poem written by William Morris. The structure of the poem is examined, and discussion of its narrative frame is presented. Reasons for the indeterminate ending of the poem are also commented on along with discussion of the poem's themes of love and sexuality.

Reviews the book 'William Styron,' by Judith Ruderman.

The article analyzes the poem "Modern Love" by George Meredith. The author examines the conflict between the husband and wife in the poem, stating that previous interpretations do not adequately address the "psychological morbidity." He argues that the poem depicts an abnormal behavior in which the married couple see each other as objects of possession and attempt to dehumanize the other.

The article analyzes several poems by Robert Lowell including "The Blind Leading the Blind," "The Execution of Sir Thomas More," and "Charles V by Titian." It focuses on Lowell's references and descriptions of paintings within his poetry, with particular attention on mentions of painters including Pieter Brueghel, Hans Holbein, and Titian. The author notes that the paintings discussed by Lowell share common sets of themes such as war and violence as well as peace and love.

The article analyzes the poems "Written on the Fly Leaf of Pope's Translation of Homer's Iliad Presented by Charlotte E. Browne to Her Brother on His Receiving His Commission as Ensign in the 48th Inf.y and His Leaving England for Portugal," "Death," and "A Prayer for the Church of Christ" by Charlotte Elizabeth Browne Phelan Tonna. The author discusses biographical and historical information found in the poetry, as well as aspects of devotional poetry and Christianity.

The article analyzes the poems "Troy Town," "Eden Bower," and "Rose Mary" by Dante Gabriel Rossetti. According to the author, these poems reflect a transition in which Rossetti focused on eroticism as a metaphor and depicted dedications to both beauty of spirit and of body. Other topics covered include themes of tension, duality, and death, as well as Rossetti's use of literary techniques such as repetition and symbolism.

Reviews the book 'The Bible as Literature: An Introduction,' by John B. Gabel and Charles B. Wheeler.

The article analyzes several poems by Sylvia Plath including "All the Dead Dears," "Mirror," and "Dark Wood, Dark Water." It focuses on the repeated image of mirrors or reflections throughout Plath's poetry, as the author explores themes of narcissism and the creativity of mirrors in the poems. Other topics covered include Plath's use of language, metaphors, and the philosophical concept of self.

Reviews the book 'The Oxford Companion to the Literature of Wales,' edited by Meic Stephens.

Reviews some Biblical literature. 'The Poetics of Biblical Narrative,' by Meir Sternberg; 'The Art of Biblical Narrative,' by Robert Alter; 'The Making of the English Bible,' by Gerald Hammond.

The article analyzes the poem "The Deserted Village" by Oliver Goldsmith. It explores the poem's theme, as the author suggests that Goldsmith presents a nostalgic idealization of rural England that is doomed by the destructive aspects of wealth. Particular attention is also given to the structure and antithetical sections, which the author argues creates a diverse poetic form and diction to create stylistic effects.

The article analyzes the poem "Cooper's Hill" by John Denham. The author argues that the poem reflects a challenge to notions regarding the relation of literary and non-literary works as well as literature to everyday life, stating that it was an innovative poem that combined various styles of discourse. Other topics covered include Denham's approaches to hierarchical order, the philosophical concept of balance, and politics.

The article analyzes the poem "A Satyr Against Reason and Mankind" by John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester. The author examines similarities and possible influences from the book ''Leviathan" by philosopher Thomas Hobbes. Other topics covered include Wilmot's thoughts on fear, as well as his approaches to setting and theme in writing verse satire.

Reviews two books about author Evelyn Waugh. 'Evelyn Waugh the Critical Heritage,' edited by Martin Stannard; 'Evelyn Waugh a Reference Guide,' by Margaret Morriss and D.J. Dooley.

The article presents criticism on the poem "Epipsychidion" by the English poet Percy Byssche Shelley. The author looks at the language used in the poem, the features of the poem, and the description of the character in the poem. The article also discusses Information on the linguistic correlatives in Shelley's poem.

The article offers criticism on the poem "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage" by the English Romantic poet George Gordon Byron Byron. The author looks at the description of the lead character in the poem, the features of the poem, and the examination of the narration of the character in the poem. The article also discusses

The article offers criticism of the poem "Morte Arthure" by an unknown author. The author looks at the legendary character Sir Gawain and focuses on his description. The article also discusses information on the structure of the poem and details on the parallelism between King Arthur and Sir Gawain.

Reviews the book 'Dramatic Works,' by John Gay.

The article discusses how the poet John Gardner resurrected the epic poem genre in his poem "Jason and Medeia." Circumstances that led Gardner to the epic poem are examined, and ways by which Gardner maintained the epic scale and scope of the poem and explored. Gardner's use of poetic structure is also commented on.

The article analyzes analyzes the medieval poem "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight." Discussion of Arthurian characters is offered, and the incorporation of history, archetypal symbol and myth in the poem is explored. Views on the prevalence of Christianity and the concept of chivalric romance during the 12th century are also presented.

The article offers criticism of the secular poem "Pastorcico" by San Juan de la Cruz. The author looks at the use of the secular redondillas as a poetic form and the essential features of the original poem. The article also discusses the significant changes made by San Juan de la Cruz which enable him to offer an element of resolution deemed to the secular shepherd.

The article offers criticism on the poem "Lyrical Ballads" by William Wordsworth. The author looks at Wordsworth's use of the psychology of meter in his poetry and analyzes the importance which Wordsworth places on the reader's role in the poem. The article also discusses the point of meter and the power of meter in poetry.

The article analyzes the poem "The Ghost of Lucrece" by Thomas Middleton. The author argues that the poem should be interpreted as a satire rather than the "ghost complaint" genre with which other scholars have placed it. In addition, she examines the poem's theme of revenge and its similarities to Middleton's other satire "Microcynicon" and play "The Revenger's Tragedy."