1. The Life and Poetry of E. E. Cummings
blac to Robert Wenger, author of The Poetry and Prose of E. ... This poem is also concerns the cycle of birth, life, death, and renewal. ... As stated above, the poem's theme is the cycle of life, and "black against white" could be indicating life death versus life. ... Cummings' peculiar method of using syntax to convey hidden meaning is extremely effective. The reader does not simply read and forget Cummings' ideas; instead, he must figure out the hidden meaning himself. ...
- Word Count: 1411
- Approx Pages: 6
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School