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  “ Tithonus” by Alfred Lord Tennyson  "Tithonus" is Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem. Tithonus is a dramatic monologue based on a Greek myth. Tithonus, a mortal prince, was loved by the dawn goddess Aurora (Eos). At his request, Aurora granted him immortality, but she forgot to ask for eternal youth. As a result, Tithonus lives forever while growing older and weaker every day. Tennyson first drafted the poem in 1833, shortly after the death of his close friend Arthur Henry Hallam. He published a substantially revised version of the poem in the February 1860 edition of the Cornhill Magazine, and later collected it in his 1864 book Enoch Arden. The poem begins with Tithonus observing that everything in nature follows the natural cycle of birth, growth, and death. Trees decay, people work and die, and even beautiful swans eventually perish. He realizes that only he has been denied the peace of death because of his "cruel immortality." Living in Aurora's heavenly wo...

 Essay on Sir Roger at Church  Introduction   Sir Roger at Church is a famous essay written by Joseph Addison. It is one of the essays in The Spectator . This essay describes Sir Roger's behaviour in church and shows his kind and respectable nature. Sir Roger's Importance in the Village Sir Roger is a wealthy landowner who is loved and respected by everyone in his village. He is not proud of his wealth or position. Instead, he treats his servants and tenants with kindness and care. The villagers admire him because he is honest, generous, and always ready to help others. Every Sunday, Sir Roger goes to church with his servants and tenants. His arrival at the church is impressive, and everyone greets him with respect. He behaves with dignity and encourages others to do the same. His Interest in the Church Sir Roger takes a special interest in the church. He has repaired the church building at his own expense and has donated many useful things for its maintenance. He gives ...

Still I Rise by Maya Angelou  The poem Still I Rise is written by Maya Angelou, an African - American writer. She explores the oppression of white towards blackin terms of criticism, sexism, and other personal obstacles. As a writer she had faced the white oppressors with dignity, courage and self-confidence. The poetess depicts the hardships she had to overcome, just like an African - American writer.  The poem is written in the first person, where the speaker directly addresses those who try to put her down. She says that people may spread lies about her, insult her, and treat her unfairly, but they can never defeat her spirit. Like dust that rises from the ground, she will always rise above difficulties and challenges. Throughout the poem, the speaker shows great confidence. She asks whether her success, pride, and happiness upset others. She compares herself to a person who owns oil wells, gold mines, and diamonds. These images symbolize wealth, success, and self-worth. T...