The Express by Stephen Spender
The Express by Stephen Spender A fter the first powerful plain manifesto ............................................................... ............................................................. Breaking with honey buds, shall ever equal "This article provides a detailed explanation, paraphrase, themes, literary devices, and examination-oriented study notes on Stephen Spender's The Express. Students should keep the prescribed text with them while reading the analysis." Line by line Paraphrase of The Express by Stephen Spender Line 1. After making its first strong and clear announcement of movement, Line 2. The engine’s pistons make their powerful mechanical sound; Line 3. Then, smoothly and without effort, the train quietly leaves the station. Line 4. Without any gesture or politeness, and with calm confidence, Line 5. The train moves past the small houses that stand modestly by the tracks, Line 6. Past the gasworks, and then past the cemetery, Line 7. Where gravesto...