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I am a reference librarian and a former advanced placement English teacher. I can help identify poems, and I can define literary terms. In the area of literary criticism or analyses of specific poems, my experience and interests are these: Shakespeare, 18th- and 19th-century English literature, and American literature. I prefer short, specific questions on particular authors, poems, terms, or literary movements. I will not edit lengthy submissions or write students` assignments.
Experience in the area
Masters degree in English.
Highly rated volunteer at the grammar and writing section of Allexperts.com for more than two years.
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine | 10/22/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | My heart sings to find the answer ..... |
| Cheryl | 05/09/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you greatly! |
| cathie | 04/24/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. Just what I was lookimg ..... |
| Janet | 04/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hi Ted. You took me back 55 ..... |
| Jacqueline | 03/09/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Oh my goodness... thank you so much ..... |
Recent Answers from Ted Nesbitt
2011-10-21 Poetry indentification:
Dear Elaine: The poet is, indeed, William Butler Yeats. Here is the complete poem. He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths, Enwrought with the golden
2011-09-13 finding poem by unknown author:
Dear Irene: I don't know if this is the right poem, but it has all the elements you mentioned. It is titled, "Slow Me Down, Lord." SLOW ME DOWN, LORD Give me, amidst the confusion of my
2011-05-14 apology...:
Dear Cheryl: Thank you for your kind message. I wish more people thought like you do. Many of the poetry questions I get involve trying to identify rather obscure poems. And the questioners often
2011-05-06 Cameos of Memory:
Dear Cheryl: The poem was written by the Christian, inspirational poet, Helen Lowrie Marshall. The Library of Congress lists her birth year as 1904. If she has died, her authority control entry at
2011-05-01 Poetry:
Dear Yogesh: The term "home spun philosopher" means that the poet's skill and inspiration do not come by way of formal training, such as a university education. The poet's philosophy is gained by daily
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