Selected Poems, 1965-1975 notes

The two poems “Three Desk Objects” by Margaret Atwood and “The City in the Sea” by Edgar Allan Poe carries critical themes and imagery. For instance, Atwood’s poem is highlighting the subtle histories and latent warmth of inanimate objects, whereas for Poe, there is an eerie and melancholic portrayal of city ruled by Death. However, both are having sense of symbolism and technical language that evokes profound emotions and reflections regarding the passing of time and the nature of exi...

The two poems “Three Desk Objects” by Margaret Atwood and “The City in the Sea” by Edgar Allan Poe carries critical themes and imagery. For instance, Atwood’s poem is highlighting the subtle histories and latent warmth of inanimate objects, whereas for Poe, there is an eerie and melancholic portrayal of city ruled by Death. However, both are having sense of symbolism and technical language that evokes profound emotions and reflections regarding the passing of time and the nature of exi...