On Donne’s Good Friday poem – analysed by Dr Oliver Tearle As Good Friday approaches, we thought we’d share this Good Friday poem by the metaphysical poet John Donne (1572-1631), and offer a few brief notes towards an analysis of this poem, written in rhyming couplets, which sees Donne meditating […]
Tag: Easter Poems
A Short Analysis of A. E. Housman’s ‘Easter Hymn’
A powerful Easter poem by one of the most famous atheist poets The poet A. E. Housman (1859-1936) published just two volumes of poems in his lifetime: A Shropshire Lad (1896) and Last Poems (1922). Yet he remains one of the most widely-read poets of his era, on the strength […]
A Short Analysis of William Dunbar’s ‘Done is a battell on the dragon blak’
On one of the earliest Easter poems As Easter approaches, we’re going to share some of our favourite Easter-themed poems over the next couple of weeks, in the run-up to Easter Day. First up, a wonderful late medieval poem. ‘Done is a battell on the dragon blak’: as opening lines […]
10 of the Best Easter Poems Everyone Should Read
The best poems for Easter selected by Dr Oliver Tearle As it’s Good Friday, we feel it’s time to celebrate Easter with ten classic poems about the Easter season. Whether you’re thinking about the Passion of Christ or tucking into chocolate Easter Eggs, or simply looking forward to returning to […]
A Short Analysis of Christina Rossetti’s ‘Good Friday’
A summary of a Rossetti poem by Dr Oliver Tearle ‘Good Friday’ was published in Christina Rossetti’s 1866 collection The Prince’s Progress and Other Poems. The poem is about Rossetti’s struggle to feel close to Christ and the teachings of Christianity, and to weep for the sacrifice he made. Below […]