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The article offers poetry criticism of the poems "Endymion," by John Keats, and "To--, A Friend." In "Endymion," it notes the importance of each line in the poem and the strong characterization of human ambition. It mentions that the poem "To--, A Friend," is like a testamentary paper where the poet directs hi friend what to do in case he shall be dead.

A review of the book "Practical Criticism" by I. A. Richards is presented.

The article offers poetry criticism of the poem "Tasso," by Mrs Hemans. It explores the use of metaphor, rhythm, and the aesthetics of stanzas. The author provides an interpretation of the poem and offers different meanings behind several elements such as mankind, and power. The author has outlined the material moulded from the sorrows, the affections and the human souls.

The article offers poetry criticism of the poem "Vala" by William Blake and edited by Edwin J. Ellis. It expores the early pages of the poem from night one to night three which were probably written in 1797 and notes the supposed to be title of the poem. The author highlights the erasures and mistakes in the poem from night one to nine. He cites the occurrence of verbal alterations in some lines of the poem.

The article offers poetry criticism of the poem "The Everlasting Gospel" by William Blake. It explores the role of the poet William Butler Yeats in reproducing the works of Blake wherein he omitted a few fragmentary lines of the poem. It mentions the interpretation of the author of the entire poem which is the view of Blake to the Christian doctrine.

The article offers poetry criticism of the poem "The Hind and the Panther" by John Dryden. It explores the unanimity of the poem to the story "The Country Mouse and the City Mouse," as well as its parody and format. Moreover, the author provides critical interpretation of the poem, citing its representation of the Church of England and the Church of Rome.

Reviews books of poetry and criticism. "Sinbad and His Friends," by Simeon Strunsky; "Seeing Things at Night," by Heywood Broun; "Noah an' Jonah an' Cap'n John Smith," by Don Marquis; "A Penny Whistle," by Bert Leston Taylor.

The article offers poetry criticism of the poem "The Knight's Tale" by John Dryden. It explores Geoffrey Chaucer's influence to the writing and translation style of Dryden and to his knowledge and taste in art. Based on a short specimen taken from the poem, it compares Dryden's version of the same passages taken from Chaucer's version of the poem. Particularly, it discusses the difference on the characterization between Palamon, Arcite, and Emelie.

The article offers poetry criticism of the two poems "Mac-Flecnoe," by John Dryden and "Dunciad," by Alexander Pope. It explores the critical genius of Dryden and Pope from their poems in a form of satires that reflected the author's personal self being portrayed within the poem. As both poets criticizes Shakespear, Dryden considers himself to be of the same level with Juvenal, Lecretius, and Vigil, while Pope has undertaken the vermin of literature.

The article offers poetry criticism of several untitled poems. It explores one poem in which the part involving the interrogative portion of divine scripture is forcibly demonstrated by an anecdote. It notes the poem that stresses the cordial sympathies and sympathy for affliction such as the consolation to the bereaved person. The author also stresses the aspect of Divine Providence adopted by authors to awaken gratitude and thoughtful joy.

The article offers poetry criticism of the poem "Captain Sword & Captain Pen." It explores the horrors of war, the false idea of power produced by the minds of leader and their unfitness of the leaders to govern the world. It cites that the author aims not to offend anyone. It also mentions that the poem suggests that the solution of problem is co-operation.

The article offers poetry criticism of the poem written by Walter Savage Landor. It says that Landor was ridiculed for insisting orthography to himself and has been bestowed due to the supposition upon revolutionizing the English language. It presents the final verse of Landor's poem "Guidone and Lucia." It mentions that one of Landor's favorite topics was the style in writing.

The article offers poetry criticism of the poems "Ferishtah's Fancies" and "The Parleyings With Certain People of Importance in Their Day" by Robert Browning. It argues that these poems form the key-stone to the whole work of Browning. The poems are the final synthesis of the problems of existence in his dramatic presentation of character. Moreover, the poems express Browning's mature conclusions and yet it preserve its dramatic form.

The article offers poetry criticism of the poem "Mystic" by Ralph Emerson. It looks at the close of poem which has a scientific nature-ethics while the greater part is a series of geographic pictures which details the process of world-development. It highlights the use of metaphor by Emerson and his verses have a slight Persian tinge from his studies of Saadi and Hafiz.

The article offers poetry criticism of the poem "Ad Puerum Suum." It examines the different words used in the poem, as well as their respective significance and meaning. The authors associate the poem to the life of the farmers, who have strong understanding, despite their lack of education. Moreover, The authors agree that the poem also illusrates the value of friendship and living a simple life.

The article offers poetry criticism of the poem "The Vision." It examines the association of the poem on the struggle of George the Fourth before he became a king in England. The author also attempts to describe effort of coroners, surgeons, and special juries in establishing their reputation in their respective fields, and how laziness can ruin their hardwork.

The article offers poetry criticism of various poems written by John Keats. Poems written by Keats include "The Eve of St. Agnes," "Ode on a Grecian Urn," and "Ode on Melancholy." It describes Keats's characteristics method of description and his mastery of obtaining a romantic effect which is depicted by his "La Belle Dame Sans Merci."