Frankenstein, a gothic fiction written between the Romantic era and the Enlightenment era by Mary Shelley in 1817. Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go, a subverted dystopian novel published in 2005, is set in an alternate England in the late 1990s. The natural world is highly valued by both Ishiguro and Shelley, as they both [...]
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William Blake: ‘The Sick Rose’ Experience
Delve into the haunting beauty of William Blake’s The Sick Rose with Awaken English — your trusted platform for high-quality English Literature resources. Whether you're a teacher planning a lesson or a student preparing for exams, our expertly designed materials offer insightful support for studying this powerful Romantic poem. Explore in-depth analysis of The Sick [...]
How is Nature presented in Romantic Poetry?
Exploring the role of Nature in the works of Romantic Poets William Blake and William Wordsworth. Nature is presented as an essential constituent within Romantic poetry, encompassing the intrinsic pastoral reverence of poets belonging to the Romantic movement. Both William Blake and William Wordsworth are avid disciples of the championing of the natural world and [...]
Back to School: About Me Template
Looking for engaging back-to-school activities for secondary students that go beyond traditional ice breakers? This content offers creative alternatives, including the "I wish my teacher knew" section, facilitating meaningful academic reflection while fostering an enjoyable classroom environment. A student profile PDF version is also available for improved understanding.
Romantic Poetry: Homework Schedule
Romanticism: Our home study schedule Week 1: Read ‘Pastoral Poetics’ for William Blake. Highlight and make notes ready for discussion. Read the introduction of The Cambridge Introduction to British Romantic Poetry p1-16 Week 2: Read ‘A few lines written about Tintern Abbey’ ahead of analysis Read and annotate Growth of the Classical in Wordsworth’s Poetry [...]
The Significance of Nature in ‘Lines Written a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey’
Write about the significance of Nature in the poem, and the speaker’s relationship with Nature: In regards to William Wordsworth and his poetry, including ‘Lines written a few miles above Tintern Abbey’, nature is one of the most prevalent and significant themes, an overriding thread used to highlight his spirituality, personal traumas and socio-political criticism. [...]
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