James Henry

LitCharts guides for works by James Henry

Explore LitCharts poetry guides for works by James Henry. Each guide offers line-by-line analysis, exploration of poetic devices, and helpful resources for studying James Henry's poetry.

Old Man

"Old Man" is an 1854 poem by Irish scholar and poet James Henry. The poem's speaker (the "Old Man" of the title) compares life at age sixty to life at age six. He draws a surprising parallel betwee... view guide

Very Old Man

"Very Old Man" is an 1854 poem by Irish scholar and poet James Henry. The speaker (the very old man of the title) compares his life at age 70 with his memories of being a toddler. He still has hope... view guide