Vol.1 (01) - The Naming of Cats

The Naming of Cats

Metrical Analysis

Ferrick Gray

Working with Eliot

Volume 1, Issue 1

A Note to the Reader

You should know that I am a great admirer of T. S. Eliot. I rank him as the greatest poet, dramatist, critic and perhaps even philosopher of the twentieth century, and now. Many things have been written about him, some true, some not so true but that happens with great people. I do not agree with everything he has to say, but that does not mean he is right, or I am wrong. There is a lot to do with opinion in many facets of poetry, drama, critique and philosophy. You may ask: Who would dare criticize one of the greats? It is easy to be critical, especially when the one you may criticize is no longer living, they have no chance to respond. However, I believe we are allowed. to provided we are respectful. Let’s face it, none of us are going to achieve what Eliot achieved living or dead. Admittedly, he would likely think some of this is a total waste of time, but nevertheless it is interesting, even if it is just for me.

Vol.2 (01) - The Dunciad—Book I—Verses 59, 81, 87, 91 & 121

The Dunciad—Book I—Verses 59, 81, 87, 91 & 121

Ferrick Gray

Working with Pope

Volume 2, Issue 1

Verse 59

59 How hints, like spawn, scarce quick in embryo lie, 60 How new-born nonsense first is taught to cry,

A first reading indicates a change of rhythm with embryo.

59 Hŏw hīnts | lĭke spa͞wn | scărce quīck | ĭn ēm | bry̆ŏ līe

and the verse clearly shows the presence of the anapest in the last foot. This format is commonly seen with the anapest taking the last two syllables of a three-syllable, sometimes four-syllable word. Its presence is obviously noted, but it does not violate the rhythm of the verse.

Vol.2 (04) - Robert Frost: Regret and Disappointment

Robert Frost: Regret and Disappointment

Deconstructing Two Roads: Applying the Psychology of Regret to Resolve the Mystery Surrounding Robert Frost’s Most Beloved Poem

Donald Thomas Carte

October 3, 2024

Ferrick Gray

The Yellowed Page

Volume 2, Issue 4

Prefatory Remarks

An interesting paper by Donald Thomas Carte on: Deconstructing Two Roads: Applying the Psychology of Regret to Resolve the Mystery Surrounding Robert Frost’s Most Beloved Poem. It is interesting from the point of view that what has been deduced is certainly plausible, but I wonder if too much has been read into the poem itself regarding background events.