Every poet has two parents, even if only one of them – or neither of them – is around during the poet’s most formative years. And many poets become parents themselves, of course. So, in this post, we’ve selected some of the very best poems about parents, the greatest poems […]
‘Yankee Doodle’ is a classic American song, a patriotic tune that is also the state anthem of Connecticut. But where did the words to ‘Yankee Doodle’ come from? And what is the history of this popular tune? Before we delve into an analysis of these issues, here’s a reminder of […]
Ireland has given the world more than its fair share of great poets. Below, we introduce ten classic poems by some of the greatest Irish poets who have ever lived. Some of these are poems about Ireland and Irish history, while others focus on more universal themes and subjects. Thomas […]