IPL Kidspace: Resources for Kids

Internet Public Library Kidspace provides links to other pages on the IPL website where abundant resources for specific topics are listed. All resource links on any page you head to from here will have individual descriptions to make finding information easier for kids.

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Fun Stuff
  1. Analysis: Shelley uses vivid imagery and irony to reflect on the fleeting nature of power and glory.
  2. Themes: Major themes include the impermanence of human achievements and the inevitable decay of civilizations.
  3. Poetic Devices: The poem employs imagery, irony, and a sonnet structure to convey its message.
  4. FAQs: Common questions include questions about the poet, what the poem’s about, the poem’s historical context, and its literary devices.
  5. Famous Lines: “Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!” illustrates the irony of Ozymandias’s ruined legacy.

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