Elizabeth Bishop: House Guest “If after I read a poem the world looks like that poem for 24 hours or so I'm sure it's a good one—and the same goes for paintings.” Elizabeth Bishop’s “House Guest” is a brilliantly written poem that this quote would perfectly apply to. “House Guest” was written by Bishop in 1968. It is about a seemingly depressed seamstress that is unwilling to do anything. Bishop had a very unique writing style and was influenced by many events and people throughout her life.
Personal Life Elizabeth was born on February 8, 1911 into a happy and successful family. Tragedy struck her at a young age though, her father died of Brights disease when Elizabeth was only 8 months old. No one was effected more than her mother; due
Personal Life Elizabeth was born on February 8, 1911 into a happy and successful family. Tragedy struck her at a young age though, her father died of Brights disease when Elizabeth was only 8 months old. No one was effected more than her mother; due