Lunar New Year will grace us at the end of January, and this poem beautifully captures the essence of spring and renewal. Written by the esteemed Tang Dynasty poet Meng Haoran (孟浩然), it reflects his deep appreciation for nature. Below is the original Chinese text along with its English translation. Spring Dawn (春晓) By Meng Haoran…
read moreThis poem appeared on an IGCSE English Literature paper. Written in the early 20th century, poet Robert Bridges explores the transformative power of snowfall in the bustling city of London. He invites readers to experience the quiet stillness that blankets the city, reflecting on how nature can briefly suspend the chaos of urban life. London…
read moreNovember 11th is a poignant time in the UK, and acts as our day of remembrance. Usually accompanied by a two-minute silence, we are reminded that on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day of the eleventh month was the moment the guns of the First World War fell silent. Nowadays, it is common to…
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