Lord George Gordon Byron

A spirit before me is a poem that made me think about how fragil and immortal we are. What this poem made you think about?

Henry and Eliza by Jane AUSTEN

Dear students, this blog is especial. In here you will have to tell me what is this short story about (yes, a plot, do not forget to write the likes and dislikes), and also you need to include a reference to the Regency period morals or lifestyle which you will find in Henry and Eliza.
I look forward to read your comments.

About 'The riddle of the world'

I found this poem really close to our reality. Do you? How?

Greek culture

We studied some Greek myths, now it's your turn. In your own words, tell us about a myth that has caused an impression on you.
Warning: I will not accept 'copy paste' from the Internet, you should use your own words.

John Milton

Milton was a great English poet. He was a revolutionary in his own way. From the class we had, in you own words, what interpretation could you give to the poem 'On Shakespeare' by John Milton?

Thank you Lucia

I am really glad to know your opinion about Shakespeare, it has been my pleasure to share his work in class. I agree with you about his talent, he was really a genious!
I hope you can keep your enthousiasm with the authors to come.
Thanks again and feel free to add any other comments.

Iambic pentameter

For Iambic: According to an online dictionary: a metrical foot, line, or stanza of verse consisting of iambs.

For Pentameter: If you know a little of Greek, Penta means FIVE, Meter means Measure.

Iambic pentameter is meter that Shakespeare nearly always used when writing in verse. Most of his plays were written in iambic pentameter, except for lower-class characters who speak in prose.

Iambic Pentameter has:

Ten syllables in each line
Five pairs of alternating unstressed and stressed syllables
It sounds like this:

ba-BUM / ba-BUM / ba-BUM / ba-BUM / ba-BUM

I hope this will help you solving your doubts.