The Study of Poetry by Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) Key information: Published date: In the 1880s, the essay was first published as the general introduction to the anthology “The English Poets” edited by T. H. Ward. The second series of the…
Introduction to Culture and Imperialism Basic Information: Writer: Edward Said (1935-2003) Published date: 1993Theme: Relationship between Culture and Imperialism. English Summary So we can know the summary of this complete essay very easily through only 5 points. 1. Ideas about…
The Metaphysical Poets Basic Information: Name: The Metaphysical Poets. Writer: T.S. Eliot. (188-1965) Genre: Critical Writing/ Criticism. Purpose: A review of “Metaphysical Lyrics and Poems of the Seventeenth Century”. Published date: London Times Literary Supplement (1921). Topic in discussion:…
The Rise of English Basic Information: Writer: Terry Eagleton (1943-present). Book: Literary theory. An Introduction. The Rise of English is the 2nd chapter of the Book. Published date: 1983. Genre: Essay. The topic of Discussion: English in the 18th century…
Look Back in Anger Key Facts: Themes: Characters: 1. Jimmy: Protagonist and angry young man. 2. Alison Porter: Wife of Jimmy. She is an upper-class lady. 3. Cliff Lewis: Friend of both Jimmy and Alison. 4. Helena Charles: Alison’s best…
The Caretaker Key Facts: Themes: Characters: 1. Aston: The older brother of Mick. He is almost 30 years old. 2. Mick: The younger brother of Aston. He is almost 20 years old. 3. Davies: The Caretaker. He is almost 60…
Waiting for Godot Key Facts: Themes: Characters: Vladimir ( French name- Didi): One of the two protagonists. Perhaps the main protagonist of the play. Estragon: (French name- Gogo): One of the two main characters of the play, along with Vladimir.…
Importance of Being Earnest Key information: Themes: Character list: English Summary So you can easily understand the complete critical summary of this drama in just 2 points. 2 points are, 1. The story of the city or London: The play…
Because I could not stop for Death (1890) BY EMILY DICKINSON (1830-1886) Text Because I could not stop for Death – He kindly stopped for me – The Carriage held but just Ourselves – And Immortality. We slowly drove –…
The history of English literature is very closely related to the history of the English people. It began with the emergence of the English nation and kept on evolving along with the social development of the nation. Each of the…
Write in brief, the nature of English rule in India. Speech on the East India Bill is a classical oratory in which Edmund Burke has described the nature of British rule in India. He elaborates on how the British East…
How is the East India Company charter different from other charters? Burke discusses the East India Company Charter in his speech. He describes the charter as different from the other charters because of its corrupted nature. Read more:According to Wordsworth,…
Describe the geographical existence of India? In Burke’s speech, he describes the graphic detail of India’s geographical existence before his main speech to highlight the vastness of this subcontinent. Read more:Why does Wordsworth select rustic materials for his poetry? According…
How does Johnson assess Cowley as a poet? Introduction: Doctor Samuel Johnson wrote a collection of biographies of fifty-two poets. Among them, the ”Life of Cowley” is the critical observation of the poets Abraham Cowley. In the biographical essay, Johnson…
What is The Davideis? What impression did Cowley want to give in the Davideis? Davideis is an unfinished epic poem by Cowley. He started to write this poem with great inspiration. He wanted to write an epic like Aeneid. He…
In Samuel Johnson’s The Life of Cowley, he discusses the metaphysical conceits and their use. Largely, he criticizes metaphysical conceits in his work. Read more:Comment on Dr. Samuel Johnson as a critic and biographer. Conceit is a comparison between two…
Write a short note on Addison’s humor. As the most graceful satirist, Addison aimed to reform society out of its follies and foibles. He declared his method to be the combination of wit with morality. That is why humor and…
How was Sir Roger disappointed in love? Introduction: Sir Roger got enticed by a perverse widow at an early age. She had an ethereal disposition and was the most beautiful woman in the world to him. But he was failed…