Literary Analysis of Housman's Poetry

The video tutorial explores the life and work of AE Housman, focusing on his background, literary contributions, and personal experiences that influenced his poetry. It provides an in-depth analysis of his poem 'To an Athlete Dying Young,' highlighting its themes, symbolism, and poetic techniques. The tutorial emphasizes Housman's ability to create a positive perspective on early death through his use of meter and rhyme.

What year was AE Housman born?

• 1889

• 1879

• 1859

• 1869

Where did AE Housman graduate from?

• Yale University

• St. John's College, Oxford

• Cambridge University

• Harvard University

What was AE Housman more known for in educational fields?

• Composing music

• Translating Greek and Latin poetry

• Writing novels

• Painting

When did Housman publish his first book of poetry?

• 1916

• 1906

• 1896

• 1886

What are some themes found in Housman's poetry?

• Unrequited love and dying young

• Politics and power

• Technology and innovation

• Adventure and exploration

Who was Moses Jackson in relation to Housman?

• His publisher

• His professor

• His college roommate

• His brother

What event is believed to have influenced Housman's poetry?

• Traveling to America

• Becoming a professor

• His mother's death

• Winning a literary award

What is the title of Housman's first book of poetry?

• The Road Not Taken

• A Shropshire Lad

• The Waste Land

• Leaves of Grass

How was 'A Shropshire Lad' initially received?

• Critically acclaimed

• Banned

• Slow to sell

• Instant success

What does 'To an Athlete Dying Young' compare a town to?

• A battlefield

• A cemetery

• A school

• A theater