The Old Man and the Sea Summary of The Old Man and the Sea: The Old Man and the Sea is the story of Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who has gone 84 days without catching a fish. Determined to break his unlucky streak, he ventures far into the Gulf Stream, where he hooks a […]
Read More »Daddy by Sylvia Plath Introduction: Daddy by Sylvia Plath is one of her most renowned and controversial works. It was written in 1962, shortly before her death, and published posthumously in the collection “Ariel” (1965). This poem uses confessional poetry to express complex emotions about Plath’s relationship with her father and her struggle with oppression. […]
Read More »Walt Whitman as the Poet of Democracy Introduction: Walt Whitman is often hailed as the “poet of democracy” in American literature. In his work, Leaves of Grass, Whitman celebrated the ideals of equality, freedom, and individuality, which are central to the democratic spirit. Whitman’s free verse style broke traditional poetic forms, symbolizing the openness and […]
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