The Collar Summary
The Collar BY GEORGE HERBERT (3 April 1593 – 1 March 1633) About the Title About the title: The poem’s title is symbolic. It seems to represent the relationship between man and the Almighty. “The Collar” of this poem refers…
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Easter Wings Summary
Easter Wings By George Herbert (3 April 1593 – 1 March 1633) About the Title Easter Wings is a poem by George Herbert published in his posthumous collection, The Temple (1633). Easter is the most important and oldest festival of…
Why does Tony misdirect Marlow and Hastings
Introduction: They all are the characters of a comedy named ”She Stoops to Conquer” (1771) by Oliver Goldsmith (1728 – 1774). Tony is the son of Mrs Hardcastle by her first husband Squire Lumpkin. The reason of misdirection Tony has…
What is sentimental comedy
Introduction: Scholars argue that Colley Cibber (1671 – 1757) was an actor-manager, writer, and poet laureate. He wrote the first sentimental comedy named ”Love’s Last Shift” (1696). We will know here what Sentimental Comedy is. Read More: She Stoops to…
She Stoops to Conquer as a comedy of intrigues
Introduction: ”She Stoops to Conquer” (1771) is a famous comedy by Oliver Goldsmith (1728 – 1774). Another name of the comedy of intrigue is the comedy of situation. This is a fantastic comedy of intrigues. After scanning the play, we…
Write a short note on Clarissa
Introduction: Alexander Pope (1688 – 1744) is a poet and critic of the English Neoclassical period (1660 – 1785). He is best known for his poems ”An Essay on Criticism” (1711), ”The Rape of the Lock” (1712). Clarissa is one…
How does Belinda set off for Hampton Court Palace
Introduction: Alexander Pope (1688 – 1744) is a poet and critic of the English Neoclassical period (1660 – 1785). He is best known for his poems ”An Essay on Criticism” (1711), ”The Rape of the Lock” (1712). Every moment of…
The game of Ombre at Hampton Court
Introduction: Alexander Pope (1688 – 1744) is a poet and critic of the English Neoclassical period (1660 – 1785). He is best known for his poems ”An Essay on Criticism” (1711), ”The Rape of the Lock” (1712). The game scene…
Write a short note on Mirabel
Introduction: William Congreve (1670 – 1729) is one of the prominent playwrights of Restoration period. Mirabel is the protagonist of the play ”The Way of the World” (1700). Note on Mirabel Mirabel is a character of woman-loving in the play.…
Wit and humor in Congreve’s The Way of the World
The Way of the World gives us a realistic image of upper-class London society through a witty and humorous dialogue between the characters. The story is full of frivolity and humor but is based on verbal exchanges between characters who…
The features of restoration comedy
Introduction: Restoration comedy was a dramatic genre highly popular during the reign of King Charles II (1630-1685) in late 1600s England. Through its defining characteristics of incisive dialogue and lewd humour, Restoration comedies explored themes of marriage and class, wit…
Discuss the historical and political background of the Restoration Period
Or, Write a note on restoration Period. Introduction: Restoration period (1660-1770) is one of the most important periods in the history of English Literature because English literary tradition had been restored in this period with the restoration of monarchy. Political…
Satire on contemporary English people in Absalom and Achitophel
Introduction: Satire is a form of literature the proclaimed purpose of which is the reform of human weaknesses or vices through evoking laughter or disgust. To put it differently, satire is different from scolding and sheer abuse though it is…
The Purpose of Absalom and Achitophel
The motives of Absalom and Ahithophel are clearly political. More precisely, Dryden (1631-1700) intended to glorify the reign of Charles II and curse his most implacable enemies. When Dryden wrote his parody-epic masterpiece, Charles had already been on the throne…
She Stoops to Conquer reflects the 18th century England
Introduction: Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774) in his most celebrated drama “She stoops to Conquer” represents 18th century England. The pictorial quality of country life, fashion and taste of the people, class consciousness, manners and false appearance and truth is exposed in…
The Rape of the Lock as a social satire/ picture of contemporary society
Introduction: Alexander Pope (1688-1744), his famous mock heroic poem, depicts the contemporary situation in of 16th century England. He has shown in the poem that the people of English used to high luxury life. He has done the criticises of…
Comment on Congreve’s deft handling of his major themes of love, marriage and money
Introduction: “The Way of the World” by William Congreve focuses on sundry themes. Love, marriage and money are the prime which have been deftly handled by the inaugurator of comedy of humours. Equality and independence Central to The Way of…
Absalom and Achitophel as a political allegory
Introduction: Allegory is literary device in a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. Political allegory: Political allegories are stories that use imaginary characters and situations to satirize…