Introduction: “The Grass is Singing” by Doris Lessing (1919-2013) is indeed an evergreen novel. Throughout the novel, the failed marriage between Mary and Dick Turner is portrayed as a central theme. Here are some key points to understand the story…
Introduction: Robert Browning (1812-89) was a renowned Victorian poet known for his innovative style and exploration of human psychology and dramatic monologues. Here are some key points to understand his significance as a Victorian poet: Dramatic Monologues: Browning’s most distinctive…
Introduction: During the Victorian Age (1837-1901), there was indeed a notable conflict between science and religion. Here are some key points that highlight this conflict: Rise of scientific discoveries: The Victorian Age was characterized by significant advancements in science and…
Introduction: The Victorian era, spanning from 1837 to 1901, witnessed the rise of several notable poets who made significant contributions to English literature. Here are some major Victorian poets: Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892): Tennyson was one of the most influential…
Tess’s rejection or alienation of Angel’s proposal of marriage in Thomas Hardy’s (1840-1928) novel “Tess of the d’Urbervilles” can be attributed to several factors. Here is the discussion of the grounds on which Tess rejects or alienates Angel’s proposal. Guilt…
Tess is represented as a victim in the iconic novel of Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) Tess of D’Urbervilles. In this novel, Tess is a young and innocent girl, who found herself in a series of circumstances that eventually led her to…
In Charles Dickens‘ (1812-70) novel “A Tale of Two Cities,” lions and jackals are symbolic representations that carry significant meaning throughout the story. They also represent different characters and their roles in the story. The Symbolism of the Lions: Ruling…
“Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett (1906-89) is a renowned play. Estragon and Vladimir’s Waiting for Godot can be interpreted as a representation of humanity’s universal experience of waiting for something unattainable. The nature of waiting: The play opens with…
Introduction: “Look Back in Anger” is a play written by John Osborne (1929-94) and was first performed in 1956. It is known for its depiction of the “angry young man” archetype and its exploration of social issues and personal relationships.…
Basic Information Writer: John Dryden (1631-1700) Published date: 1681 Genre: Mock-heroic poem/ Allegorical Poem. Form: Heroic Couplet Themes: Political satire, Biblical allegory, Erosion of value and power of poetry, Desire for power, Paternity, Fitness of Charles II. Political party: Tories…
Key Information: Themes of the Novel: Motifs of the Novel: Symbols of the Novel: Characters of the Novel: Squire Allworthy: Squire Allworthy is the most kind and humane person in the Allworthy family. He takes the responsibility of raising Tom…
Key information of Oroonoko i) Coramantien (West Coastof Aftica Present day and persent-day Ghana) ii) Parham Plantation in Surinam (Northern Coast of South America and changed spelling is Suriname) Characters of Oroonoko Aboan : True friend of Oroonoko in Coramantien,…
Gulliver’s Travels is a famous novel written by Jonathan Swift. He was born in 1667 AD and died in 1745 AD. He was a famous prose writer, poet, politician and Anglo-Irish satirist. He is mainly known for his satirical literature.…
Basic Information Writer: Edward Said (1935-2003) Published date: 1993 Theme: 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 Culture 2. Ideas about…
Basic Information: 1. Name: The Metaphysical Poets. 2. Writer: T.S. Eliot. (188-1965) 3. Genre: Critical Writing/ Criticism. 4. Purpose: A review of “Metaphysical Lyrics and Poems of the Seventeenth Century”. 5. Published date: London Times Literary Supplement (1921). 6. Topic…
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. Topic of Discussion: English in the 18th century onward. Ages of Discussion: Neoclassical,…
The Life of Cowley is a famous piece of prose literature by Samuel Johnson (1709-84). Here he criticizes the metaphysical poets. We know criticism is a literary work where the good side is criticized and the bad side is also…
Basic Information 1.Writer: Joseph Addison (1672-1719) 2. Published Date: This article was published on Thursday, March 1, 1711. To facilitate our understanding, this essay has to be divided into several parts. English Summary Introduction The first paragraph of the essay…