Have you ever had feelings toward an inanimate object, either for nostalgic reasons or purely because of preference? That object can sometimes seem as though it has a personality of its own and there exists a seemingly dynamic relationship between you and it because of the attachment you feel. Thi...

The written word, much like music, can evoke powerful emotions. A poet can take a simple subject, and based on his or her choice of words and the use of language and literary devices, can turn it into artwork. In Charles Simic's poem, "Breasts," I will discuss how the piece is influ...

Robert Frost once said, "Poetry is that which is lost in translation." I am inclined to agree with that statement. The ancient Greek poet Sappho instilled many strong emotions into her poetry. She carefully crafted her writing so it flowed from one verse to another. However, while trying m...

Freud begins his article by wondering how the poet come by his material, and what makes him able to carry us with him in such a way and to arouse emotions in us of which we thought ourselves perhaps not even capable. Freud suggests trying to find some activity in ourselves which is in any way simila...

Song of Myself Walt Whitman was an American poet from Long Island. All through his life this prolific writer was considered an example of spiritual value and moderation. His most famous collection, "Leaves of Grass", has been regarded as one of the world's major literary works and stands as a ...