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who are you,little i
(five or six years old)
peering from some high
window;at the gold
of november sunset
(and feeling:that if day
has to become night
this is a beautiful way)
This poem touches me on several themes the first one being the one to draw me in:
1. "...if day/has to become night/this is a beautiful way" - is a touching way to describe an unwelcome transition. Related to all clouds having silver linings, I've begun to delve into the ways to find beautiful ways for all dreaded finales.
2. "little i/(five or six years old)" - This conveys the wonder of having a youthful presence in himself, and this presence can recognize the beauty of dusk as sublime.
3. "who are you,little i" - A seeming incredulity that there is this person inside (theme 2) who can have such thoughts and feelings about the world.
4. "little i" - Although typical for Cummings, the first person singlular uncaptilized "i" is further emphasised by the 'little' in 'little i'. This lowers the importance of self in regard to the experience.
5. "i" and november - the nonstandard capitalization of i (theme 4) and november deemphasizes the self and promotes the time and details of the sublime experience (theme 1).
E. E. Cummings wrote "who are you, little i" to explore themes of individuality, self-discovery, and the struggle to define oneself in a world that often imposes conformity. The poem reflects Cummings' interest in challenging conventional norms of language and structure through his unique poetic style.
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How many poems did e e Cummings write?
E.E. Cummings, also known as e e cummings, wrote over 2,900 poems during his lifetime.
How do you write in the poetic style of E. E. Cummings?
To write in the poetic style of E. E. Cummings, experiment with unconventional grammar, use lower case letters, play with spacing and punctuation, and focus on themes of love, nature, and individuality. Embrace experimentation and break free from traditional poetic rules to create a unique and expressive voice.
What is E. E. Cummings's birthday?
E. E. Cummings was born on October 14, 1894.
When was E. E. Cummings born?
E. E. Cummings was born on October 14, 1894.
When was e e Cummings born?
E. E. Cummings was born on October 14, 1894.
In what time period did E E Cummings write his poetry?
Whimsical and experimental, E.E. Cummings was a popular American poet of the early 20th century.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.
What is the correct way to spell e e Cummings?
The author styled his name with the lowercase letters and no periods, so "e e Cummings" appears frequently. It is, however, more correctly E. E. Cummings.
Was EB Cummings gay?
If you're talking about the poet e. e. cummings, yes.
When was E. B. Cummings House created?
E. B. Cummings House was created in 1870.
How old is E. E. Cummings?
E. E. Cummings was born on October 14, 1894 and died on September 3, 1962. E. E. Cummings would have been 67 years old at the time of death or 120 years old today.
How old was e e Cummings when he died?
67
What kind of poems did Cummings write?
Love and nature
