Introduction “The American Scholar” is an essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-82) that was delivered as a speech to the Phi Beta Kappa Society at Harvard University in 1837. In the essay, Emerson argues that the scholar should seek inspiration…
Introduction F.R. Leavis‘s (1895-1978) essay, “Literature and Society,” explores the relationship between literature and society, arguing that literature reflects and shapes society in important ways. The title of the essay is thus appropriate and accurate, as it reflects the central…
Introduction Nausea by Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) is a philosophical novel that explores the themes of phenomenology and existentialism. Throughout the novel, the main character, Antoine Roquentin, experiences a profound sense of nausea and alienation as he grapples with the meaninglessness…
Introduction: The forest scene in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s (1804-1864) “The Scarlet Letter” (1850) is a crucial moment in the novel, as it marks a turning point for several characters and their relationships. Here the significance of the forest scene is being…
Introduction William Golding (1911-1993) is a famous British novelist who composed the most celebrated novel Lord of the Flies (1954). Ralph and Jack are two of the main characters in William Golding’s novel “Lord of the Flies.” They represent different…
Introduction “The Old Man and The Sea” (1952) is a novella of religion from an allegorical perspective. Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) portrays his religious belief and outlook through the character of Santiago, an old fisherman of eighty-five. In Ernest Hemingway’s novel…
Introduction The Old Man and The Sea (1952) is an iconic novella composed by the great American novelist Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961). In Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man and the Sea,” Santiago is an old fisherman who has gone 84 days…
Introduction In William Golding‘s (1911-1993) novel “Lord of the Flies (1954),” Ralph is presented as the protagonist and one of the primary characters. Throughout the novel, Ralph struggles to maintain order and civilization on the deserted island where he and…
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Key Facts: Summary Literature and Society, We can know this essay very easily through only four (4) questions. 1. Why and how was this essay written? 2. How is society involved with literature? Or how literature is related to society?…
Key facts Text’s name: Shakespeare’s Sister Writer: Virginia Woolf (1882-1941), short story writer, feminist, sociologist, and literary critic. Date of Publication: 1928 Genre: Feminist Essay, Persuasive essay Themes: Feminism, man domination, Self identify Crisis, Education, and Literature. Tone: Melancholic tone…
Key Facts Writer: Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-64) Written Time: 1848-50 Published date: 1850 Genre: Historical fiction Meaning of the Title: The Scarlet Letter means the deep red color letter. And “A” stands for Adultery. That is, in the Puritan society, when…
Key Facts Writer: Willing Golding (1911-93). British novelist, playwright, and poet. Nobel prize winner in 1983. Written Time: 1950 Meaning of the Title: Lord of the Flies” is a literal translation of the name of the biblical demon Beelzebub, a…
Key Facts Original Title: La Nausee (French name) Meaning of the title: Nausea means feeling Nauseated, uncomfortable, or embarrassed. In this novel Protagonist finds his existence by encountering Nausea. Writer: Jean-Paul Sartre, An atheist (1905-1980) Published date: 1938 in France.…
Key Facts: Writer: Ernest Hemingway(1899-1961) American Novelist Written Time: 1951 Published date: 1952 Genre: Allegorical Novel, Nautical fiction, Novella Themes: Perseverance, Suffering, Pride, Friendship, Respect Setting: Time Setting: 1950s Place Setting: The Sea and Cuban fishing village / Gulf of…
Key Facts Writer: Willing Golding ( 191…
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Key Facts Original Title: La Nausee (Fr…