The Poetry of Ann Taylor Analytical Essay by Nicky
The Poetry of Ann Taylor
A discussion and analysis of Ann Taylor's poems for children.
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| 2010
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Description:
The paper outlines several of Ann Taylor's poems that demonstrate Taylor's ability to reach children at their own level while teaching them about good manners, correct behavior, parental care and God's love. The author of this paper believes that her poems are still popular today because of their positive and educational themes and their attraction to all ages.
From the Paper:
"Taylor wrote her rhymes for children and she recognized how children instinctively understood and were drawn to anything that is rhythmic. She knew that children could be enchanted with sound and the simple singsong rhythm of verse. Sound is significant because it is pleasing to the ears and meaning comes second after the child's attention has been captured with sound. This special feature is one trademark of Taylor's poetry. Part of Taylor's talent was imagining her poetry through the mind of a child and writing on a level on which a child could relate. Her poems are full of charm that appeals to a child's heart. Simple rhyme schemes and a limited vocabulary make her poetry a success among children and adults. They are easy to recite and incredibly easy to memorize. An example of this type of singsong quality that her poetry possesses is "The Star." This poem may be one of Taylor's most beloved because of its mystical topic. We are immediately presented with an image that is out of this world by speaking to a star that is "Up above the world so high, / Like a diamond in the sky" (The Star 3-4)."Sample of Sources Used:
- Overmier, Judith. "Ann Taylor." Dictionary of Literary Biography. 1996. GALE Resource Database. Information Retrieved November 28, 2008. <http://www.infotrac.galegroup.com>
- Taylor, Ann. "For A Naughty Little Girl." Old Poetry Online. Information Retrieved November 28, 2008. <http://oldpoetry.com/oauthor/show/Ann_Taylor>
- ---. "Meddlesome Matty." Old Poetry Online. Information Retrieved November 28, 2008. <http://oldpoetry.com/oauthor/show/Ann_Taylor>
- ---. "My Mother." Old Poetry Online. Information Retrieved November 28, 2008. <http://oldpoetry.com/oauthor/show/Ann_Taylor>
- ---. "The Star." Old Poetry Online. Information Retrieved November 28, 2008. <http://oldpoetry.com/oauthor/show/Ann_Taylor>
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