Various Sources for Literary Research, Annotated Bibliography Example

Willis, D., Reflections in Black: A History of Black Poetry, 1840 to the Present (2000).

This article reflects on a notable phase in the history of black Americans which is clearly explained by literary works like poems such as “Harlem.” Here the poem is critically analyzed with a summary of the themes, styles, figure of speech, graphic sights and smells as well as the text of the poem is give. It also has commentaries from various literary scholars who give their different views on the significance of the poem in the society.

William Harmon (1862-1928) “Analysis of Langston Hughes’ Harlem (Dream Deferred).” 21 Jul 2010

This is a detailed analysis of Langston Hughes’ poem ‘Harlem’ that analyses what basically happens to dreams whet they are not realized as explained in the poem. It explains the main focus used by Hughes when he used dreams to explain the vision that had been held by the African-Americans and particularly those who lived in Harlem. It also explains the various types of images used by the poet to bring out his theme and communicate his message to the reader.

Hamilton, Craig. “A cognitive analysis of poetry and Robert Frost.’ Language and Literature 14 (2007): 234-245

The article, a cognitive analysis of poetry and Robert Frost examine three poems by Robert Frost. One of the poems is The Road Not Taken and the figurative languages used by the poet in this poem have been explored in this article. The article also attempts to explain the functions of the figures to act persuasively in a cognitive manner. It takes the critical analysis beyond just identifying the figures to explaining their persuasive functions.

Barbieri, R. “America is alive.” Independent School 72 (2003): 97-99.

The article America is alive presents well known poets related to literature in the US. One of these poets is by Robert Frost. It gives a brief biography of Robert Frost from a young age and discusses his struggles while growing up and the making of his career as a writer. It talks about how he had hard economic times as a young man and how his decision to branch out with poetry was a successful one.

Josephina, K.L., Interpreting Robert’s Frost Poem, The Road Not Taken, Language and Literature 15 (2003): 97-102

 This article seeks to interpret the meaning of the major themes portrayed in Robert’s poem, the Road not Taken. The article attempts to prove that Frost meant to inform the readers that life was all about making so many choices. This is done by the analysis of the character of a traveler used by the poet who creates a setting of the previous life, the present and the future. It compares the two roads that come up in the poem representing the many choices people make in life and the importance of making wise decisions.