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The Exequy by Henry King  — Research Starter

"The Exequy" is a poignant elegy by Henry King, composed of 120 lines in iambic tetrameter couplets, reflecting deeply on personal loss and mourning. Written after the death of his wife Anne, the poem…

The Eternal Dice by César Vallejo  — Research Starter

"The Eternal Dice" is a poem by Peruvian poet César Vallejo, featured in his first published collection of poetry. This work is notable for its complex structure, consisting of four stanzas that…

The Equilibrists by John Crowe Ransom  — Research Starter

"The Equilibrists" by John Crowe Ransom is a poem consisting of fourteen quatrains that explore the intricate balance between opposing emotions and states of being experienced by a man and a woman.…

The Eolian Harp by Samuel Taylor Coleridge  — Research Starter

"The Eolian Harp" is a lyric poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge that exemplifies the Romantic era's fascination with nature, creativity, and introspection. Set in the tranquil surroundings of a cottage…

The Envoy of Mr. Cogito by Zbigniew Herbert  — Research Starter

"The Envoy of Mr. Cogito" is a free verse poem by Zbigniew Herbert, consisting of fifteen short stanzas that function as an envoy, or a concluding message, summarizing the poet's themes. The character…

The Emperor of Ice-Cream by Wallace Stevens  — Research Starter

"The Emperor of Ice-Cream" is a poem by Wallace Stevens that delves into the themes of death, mortality, and the ordinary aspects of human life. Comprising sixteen lines divided into two stanzas, the…

The Eisenhower Years by Paul Zimmer  — Research Starter

"The Eisenhower Years" by Paul Zimmer is a reflective poem that captures the essence of a young adult's daily life in the 1950s, a decade marked by prosperity and cultural conformity in the United…

The Eel by Eugenio Montale  — Research Starter

"The Eel" is a poem by Eugenio Montale that explores the journey of an eel migrating from the Baltic Sea southward into Italy. The poem is structured as a single stanza of thirty lines, giving it a…

The Ecstasy by John Donne  — Research Starter

"The Ecstasy" by John Donne is a poem that explores the intricate relationship between physical and spiritual love through the lens of two lovers. Initially presented as a single, continuous piece,…