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Across the Bay In the Desert . Donald Davie. • in Barnsley , Yorkshire, England • began his education at Barnsley Hogate Grammar school • later attended St. Catharine's College, in Cambridge • taught himself Russian • continued his studies and received his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D
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Donald Davie • in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England • began his education at BarnsleyHogate Grammar school • later attended St. Catharine's College, in Cambridge • taught himself Russian • continued his studies and received his B.A., M.A. and Ph.D • was made the first Professor of English at the new University of Essex in 1964 • often wrote on the technique of poetry • Much of his poetry has been compared to that of the traditionalist Philip Larkin
Stephen Crane • he wrote notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism • one of the most innovative writers of his generation. • began writing at the age of four and had published several articles by the age of 16 • left school in 1891 to work as a reporter and writer • He won international acclaim in 1895 for his Civil War novel The Red Badge of Courage, which he wrote without any battle experience
Structure • 2 stanzas • 11 lines • Free verse • No rhyme
Imagery- “a creature, naked, bestial” • Repetition- Repeats Bitter • Alliteration- “Held His Heart in His Hands”
sources • Poetryoutloud.org • http://hdwallpapersx.com/desert-oasis-wallpapers/desert-oasis-wallpaper-hd/ • http://natureadore.blogspot.com/p/desert.html • http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/desert-profile/ • http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/abu-dhabi/empty-quarter-desert/