The Lake Isle of Innisfree....W.B.Yeats|Summary&Analysis

The Lake Isle of Innisfree by W.B.Yeats|Summary&Analysis

It is a pastoral lyric written by William Butler Yeats. It is written in 1888 and published in 1890. It is a poem of 12 lines. In this poem, the poet has a strong desire to go to the lake isle of Innisfree. He wants to get spiritual peace there. Although the poem is simple yet it gives a deep idea of spiritual peace. In this poem, the poet expresses his deep desire to go to the lake of the isle of Innisfree. he wants to settle there forever. Innisfree is the name of the lake country in Sligo. 

This country is full of natural objects like beautiful scenery, birds, flowers, and honeybees, insects. The poet wants to go there for mental peace. The poet has become tired of materialism. Now he wants to go away from it. He wants to go in the lap of nature where he may get peace and joy. The poet is very much impressed with the natural atmosphere of Innisfree that he wants to settle there permanently. The poem has three Quatrains. Thus it is a poem of 12 lines. 

Stanza-1

In the first stanza, the poet expresses his deep desire to go to the lake isle of Innisfree. He wants to settle there permanently. Here the poet is so much impressed with the natural beauty of the lake country of Innisfree. He says that he will go there and will build a small hut to stay there. He will build it with clay and twigs. He will also grow beans there in rows and will habitat bees. Honey bees will fill the field of green grass with their humming sound. They will fill the atmosphere with sweet music. Thus the poet wants to live in the atmosphere of natural objects. He wants to enjoy himself in the lap of nature.  Because the poet is living in the city life of artificiality. So now he wants to stay away from this materialistic world. Here the poet expresses his love for nature. 

Stanza-2

Here the poet is very much impressed with the beauty of nature where the sun shines brightly and birds sing sweet songs. The atmosphere is filled with spiritual peace. The poet wants to live in the natural atmosphere forever and wants to enjoy every moment of this life. The poet is still deeply attached to the lake isle of Innisfree that the memories of that place are still alive in his mind. He remembers everything about that place. The poet says that when he reaches there he will get mental peace there. The poet says that the atmosphere of that place is filled with natural objects. It looks very beautiful. 
The time of just before dawn looks very beautiful.The mist and fog just before sunrise look very beautiful and give him spiritual and mental peace. That time seems to the poet divine time because the atmosphere is very peaceful. The birds are singing sweet songs here and there and fill the atmosphere with their melodious music. The chirping of the small insects also makes the atmosphere happy. At noon, The sun shines brightly and throws his rays on the various objects of nature. The flowers of many colours look very beautiful. The valley is filled with the colourful flowers and sweet songs of birds. In the evening, The linnets sing sweet songs and fly here and there. (Linnet is a small bird that sings sweetly). Here in the natural atmosphere, Everybody seems happy. They all enjoy in the lap of nature. This is the reason that the poet wants to settle there forever.

Stanza-3

In this stanza, the poet wants to go away from the artificial life of the city. He is living in the age of materialism. Therefore he again wants to go back to the lake isle of Innisfree to get peace. City life is full of tensions and artificiality. So he wants to go away from this type of life. He wants to live a peaceful life in the lap of nature. His mind is still full of memories of the lake isle of Innisfree. He remembers the murmuring sound of the lake and chirping of birds. Whenever he stands alone on the roadside or on the footpath, the memory of the lake fills his heart with happiness and peace. He feels a spiritual peace in his heart. 

Thus the poet imagines all the natural things of the lake. His heart is very happy. Thus the poem is simple in style but deep in thought. The poem is an excellent example of sensuous word pictures. This poem fills readers' minds with spiritual peace. The poet has a deep desire for spiritual peace and consolation. The poem is full of beautiful scenes, sights, birds, and flowers. After reading this poem, we feel a deep peace, joy and consolation in our heart. 

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Break,Break,Break|Summary & Analysis

Break, Break, Break.....Summary & Analysis

Break, Break, Break.....Summary & Analysis

It is a lyrical poem written by Alfred Lord Tennyson. It was published in 1842. It is a short musical poem in the form of elegy. Because it was written over the death of his close friend Arthur Henry Hallam. It is a poem of 16 lines having an elegiac note. an elegy is a poem of mourning on the death of a particular person. It consists of four stanzas and each stanza has four lines. The rhyming scheme is abcb. This poem was written just after the death of his friend Arthur Henry Hallam.

It is a sad song over the death of his friend. The poet expresses his deep sorrow on the sudden death of his friend. The poet is very sad after the death of his friend. The poet is standing on the seashore. He is seeing the rising and falling waves of the sea. The waves are striking his mind again and again. But he is lost in the memory of his friend. Although the atmosphere is filled with a sweet musical sound of waves yet the poet is very sad. He is in extreme pain because of his friend's death.

He wants to express his grief but his voice does not support him in doing so. His heart has broken like the breaking sound of the sea waves. He is very sad to think about his friend's death. He was his very close friend. The poet knows that his friend will never come back. He has gone from this world forever. But he is unable to express his feelings fully. He can not express his sadness because his voice does not support him. The poet says that his friend has died but there is no change in this world. The world is going on without any change. People are doing their daily works as they do. But the poet is sad on the sudden demise of his close friend.
The poet feels jealous of the fate of sailor's boy who is sailing his boat and singing a sweet song cheerfully. The poet says that the son of a fisherman is luckier than him. Because he can sing songs and can express his joy in a cheerful atmosphere. The poet says himself unlucky. Because he can not express his deep sorrow. He says that his heart is feeling very heavy with the sad thoughts of his friend's memory. Now he also wants to bring out his painful feelings from his heart. But his tongue is not supporting him to do so. Thus the poet is very sad about the death of his friend. 

In the third stanza of the poem, the poet is very sad after thinking that his friend will never come back. He never can touch his friend. He can never see him again in this world. He can only imagine his presence. It was really a great loss for the poet. Because Arthur Henry Hallam was very close to him. therefore it is a personal poem of Tennyson. He further says that he never can touch his friend and can never hear his voice. He is very sad after thinking about this. 

The waves are still producing sweet music but for the poet, this music is full of pain. Even this world seems to the poet full of never-ending pain and sorrow. He says that there is no change in this world. But he can never forget the memories of his dear friend. He wants to express his whole grief and pain but he fails to do it. The poet shows here his high imagination about his friend. The poet also shows his personal emotions in this poem. He creates a highly sensuous word picture in this poem. Thus this poem has an autobiographical element.      

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Lord Alfred Tennyson....life and works

 Tennyson.....life and works

Lord Alfred Tennyson was born on August 6, 1809, at Somersby Rectory in Lincolnshire. His father's name was Dr George Clayton Tennyson and his mother's name was Elizabeth. He was sent to Trinity College, Cambridge in 1828. He was awarded the Chancellor's English Medal for his poem Timbuctoo in 1829. He was rector of Somersby. After the death of his father, he left Cambridge without taking his degree. He got married to Emily Sellwood in 1850. He became the Poet Laureate in 1850 after Wordsworth. He died on October 6, 1892. He was buried in the Westminster Abbey. He was the most popular poet of the Victorian Age. It was an age of social unrest, social reforms, educational expansion, political consciousness and scientific advancement. He was the most representative poet of his age. His poetry shows all the main characteristics of the Victorian Age. He has expressed both virtues and vices of his time in his works in an impressive way.

His main works are--

• Ulysses
• Break,Break,Break

• The Princess

• In Memoriam

• The Lotus Eaters

• Locksley Hall

• Break, Break, Break

• The lady of Shalott

• Locksley Hall Sixty Years After

• The Palace of Art

• The Miller's Daughter

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Easy home remedies for dry and dull hair

Easy home remedies for dry and dull hair

Are you facing with the problem of dry hair? Does your hair look frizzy and dull? It happens when your hair does not get enough moisture. Do not worry. I have some easy tips to help you to keep your hair moisturized, healthy and shining. So try these easy home remedies to make your hair healthy and smooth. 

Curd for dry hair

The curd is also a natural conditioner for dry hair. It moisturizes your hair naturally. It is also known as hair softener. Curd has protein which helps to strengthen the hair and prevents split ends. To make curd mask for dry hair you can mix curd properly and make a smooth paste. Apply this paste all over your scalp and hair and massage gently. Then after massage of 5 minutes leave it on for 20-25 minutes. You can also cover your head with a towel or shower cap. After it, wash your hair with water. It makes your hair soft and shiny.

Deep conditioning with Olive Oil

Olive oil is a natural deep conditioner for dry hair. For it, first of all, you can heat a cup of olive oil. Be aware that you only warm up oil not boil it. After it, massage your hair gently with hot oil. Now cover your hair with a towel or shower cap to keep in the heat. Then leave it for about 30-35 minutes. After it, wash your hair with shampoo and rinse it.

Egg for dry hair

Eggs are full of all the nutrients to nourish our hair naturally as proteins, vitamins and fatty acid. You can make an egg hair mask for dry hair. For it, you can take eggs according to your length of hair and mix a tablespoon of raw honey with egg. Then mix it properly and make a mixture. Apply it to your hair and scalp. Now leave it for dry. After it, wash your hair with a mild shampoo to remove the yolk from your hair properly. It makes your hair smooth and shining. You can also use egg for hair growth. For it mix the egg with a tablespoon of almond oil. Apply it to your hair gently then leave it for about 20 minutes for dry. Afterwards, rinse it with shampoo. It is very effective for hair growth.

Coconut oil for dry hair

Coconut oil is very good for dry hair. It works effectively on thick and heavy hair. For it, take some oil on your palm and rub your hands. Now massage your hair gently with hands. After it, wrap your hair with a thick towel. Leave it for half an hour. Afterwards, wash your hair with shampoo and rinse it.

Banana for dry hair

Banana is not only fruit but also good for dry hair. You can use it as a hair pack. For it,  mash a banana properly and make a paste of it. you can also add some oil to make it a smooth paste. Then apply it all over your scalp and hair smoothly. Now leave it for about 20-30 minutes. After it, rinse with shampoo. You can use it once a weak. It makes your dry hair smooth. Banana is a natural conditioner for your dry hair.

Rinse with tea

Tea is a very effective ingredient for dry hair. It makes your dry hair shinning and enhances hair colour. You not only can drink tea but also use it as a natural hair shiner. For it, you can boil black tea and rinse your hair with it. You can rinse your hair with tea water after shampoo. Then let it dry naturally. It enhances your hair colour. You can use this tip as frequently as you wish. 

So these are some easy tips. I hope that these are useful for you. If you like it, please share your experience with us. The comment box is given below.

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Shakespeare by Matthew Arnold|poem summary & analysis

Summary & analysis

The poem "Shakespeare" is written by the famous English poet Matthew Arnold. This poem is in the form of sonnet. Sonnet is a poem of fourteen lines. This poem is a tribute to the great poet Shakespeare. According to Matthew Arnold Shakespeare is not only a human being born in this world  but also a spiritual soul in his thought. He was a great personality in the world of English literature. He occupies a special place among the English poets. He was a supreme soul among the English dramatists.

The poet appreciates Shakespeare and his artistic skills in the poem. He says that an ordinary person can not understand Shakespeare because his literary skills are too mysterious to understand for ordinary people. His knowledge is very deep and subtle. 
The poet further says that the skills of other poets can be understood by critics. But the dramatic skills of Shakespeare are not easy to understand by ordinary critics and philosophers. His poetic genius is mysterious in the world of English literature. We may ask him questions but he only smiles and gives answer through his poetic works. He is far from our knowledge. he is out of our reach because his knowledge is very deep like bottom of the sea and very high like the top of a mountain.
On both sides we can not reach near him. Here poet wants to explain that his knowledge is so deep like the bottom of a sea where we can not reach and very high in his thought that we can not understand him. It seems to the poet as he is talking to the high stars in the sky. But his roots are in the sea. Here the poet explains that the meaning of Shakespeare's literary works is very deep and mysterious to understand.

His literary skills are very deep and very high in thought. It is not easy for ordinary people to understand his artistic skills. Even most of the critics and philosophers are unable to understand his mysterious artistic skills because his personality is very mysterious. We can not hold his thinking because it is very high like the top of a mountain. That is out of our reach. On the other hand, we can not understand his mysterious artistic quality as it is very deep like the bottom of the sea. Neither we can reach at the bottom of the sea nor at the top of the mountain.  According to Arnold he is the highest tower of knowledge. 

In the second part of the sonnet, the poet appreciates Shakespeare as a great dramatist in the world of literature. He is very divine and spiritual in his personality. He has expressed his genius in his dramatic works. He was a very talented poet and dramatist. He was a spiritual human being who knew the stars and rays of Sun in his high imagination. No doubt he was a self made scholar who worked hard for getting more knowledge. He did not care for appreciation whether people admires him or not.
He was a self satisfied personality. He did not have any desire for honor from other people. He feels self honored and confident in himself. He does not need any praise from other people of world. He was a self satisfied person of high thinking. He had a great poetic genius in his work. His tragedies are full of dramatic skills. They are so lively that we forget our sorrows while reading his tragedies. We feel relaxed when we read his plays. 

Arnold says that Shakespeare was a god gifted artist. He was a genius in his literary works. The poet says that he was a man on the earth but still he was immortal in his spiritual art. He is a man of unique taste in his skills. He was a great poet of England. It is very sad that when Shakespeare was alive no poet admired his genius and talent. Although he has gone from this world yet he is alive in his literary works. His art of literature burns a light of revolution in the field of English literature. He is immortal in the world of English literature. Thus Arnold pays a tribute to the great poet, dramatist and artist of England.

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Rabindra Nath Tagore...Life and works

Rabindra Nath Tagore...Life and works

Rabindra Nath Tagore was born on May 7, 1861 in Calcutta, India. He was a famous Bengali poet. His father was Debendra Nath Tagore. He was a great social reformer. His grand father was Dwarkanath Tagore who was a great supporter of Raja Ram Mohan Roy in his campaigns against Sati Pratha, Child marriage and Caste system. His family background was also related to art and culture. Tagore got his early education at home from his father. He was not sent to any school for education in his childhood. Later he was sent to England for high education but he didn't stayed there longer. very soon he came back to home. He was also known as the great poet, artist, philosopher and educationist. He was a great patriotic saint whose songs were  full of patriotism. His great work Gitanjali won him the Noble prize for literature in 1913. He was honored with the title of  'Gurudev'  by Mahatma Gandhi. He was died on August 7, 1941.

His great works are--

• Poetry--The Crescent Moon, Crossing, Gitanjali, Gardener, Manasi, Fruit Gathering.

• Plays-- Chitra, Stray birds, Bisarjan, Post Office.

• Novels--Gora, the Home and The World, Nowka Doobi, Hungry Stones.

• Autography--Reminiscences
• He was also a great composer of songs. He composed Indian National anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'. He also composed 'Amar Shonar Bangla' in 1971. it is the National Anthem of  Bangladesh.

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