Strauss and the misinterpretation of Harwood

In the reflection on Harwood's career written by Jennifer Strauss she attempts to identify a range of general themes, interests and styles that she belives are particularly prevalent across Harwood's work. To my mind though the article has little to say of substance about Harwood's work and in some cases in fact misinterprets it. What do you think? In your answer you must refer to a poem we have not read in class.

Nature as metaphor in Harwood's poetry

In the two poems we read today (Estuary and An Impromtu for Ann Jennings) nature plays a significant symbolic or metaphorical role. Comment on Harwood's use of nature in one of the poems. You should write about the quality of Harwood's descriptions of nature as well as what nature represents in the context of the poem.

The domestic and the transcendent

Harwood’s poetry is described as being ‘firmly located in the particular, the domestic and the mortal’ while addressing issues of greater significance and lasting importance. With reference to the two poems we read today discuss this statement and whether or not it is a fair appraisal of an aspect of Harwood’s work.