My Parents
‘My Parents’ by Stephen Spender is a poem based on bullying and the desire to make friends.
The Truly Great
In Stephen Spender’s Poem ‘The Truly Great’, he discusses the traits of heroes who have passed away before us.
Ultima Ratio Regum
‘Ultima Ratio Regum’ translates to English as “the last (ultimate) argument of kings,” which is an insinuation of war. In this poem, Spender portrays the effect of war on innocent, insignificant lives.
