Short note on the Romantic Movement Question: Write a short note on the Romantic Movement. Or, what do you know about the Romantic Movement? Introduction Romantic Movement is a literary revelation against the Neo-classical literature of the eighteenth century. It…
Short note on English Renaissance Question: Write a short note on “English Renaissance or Renaissance” Short note on English Renaissance The English Renaissance was a cultural and artistic movement in England. It is associated with the European Renaissance that is…
Short note on Charles Dickens Question: Write a short note on Charles Dickens. Introduction Charles Dickens (1812-1870) is a well-known English writer and social critic who created many world’s best-known fictional characters in the Victorian era (1832- 1901). He is…
Globe Theatre Question: What is Globe Theatre? Introduction Globe Theatre is a playhouse that was built in the Renaissance period (1500-1660). The important thing is that William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was one of the shareholders of the theatre. His portion was…
Characteristics of Decadent Play Characteristics of Decadent Play Bloodshed Horror elements Unnatural themes Limited art of characterization Violent passion Defective ending Court centered Presentation of a corrupted society Click here: For all the notes of History of English Literature
Anglicanism Question: What is Anglicanism? Introduction Christianity is broadly divided into three branches: Catholic, Protestant, and (Eastern) Orthodox. Anglican is a denomination of the Protestant community. Anglicans follow Anglicanism. Definition of Anglicanism According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, Anglicanism means…
Victorian compromise Question: What is Victorian compromise? Introduction Victorian compromise is one of the known phrases in English literature. It is connected to Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892). In Victorian era (1833-1901), happened this crisis in the mind almost of all.…
Short note on The Origin of Species Question: Write a short note on ‘The Origin of Species’. Introduction ‘The Origin of Species’ (1859) was a criticized scientific book in the Victorian period (1833-1901). This book was against Christian belief. By…
Dramatic Monologue Question: Write a short note on Dramatic Monologue. Introduction The term ‘Dramatic Monologue’ is one of the finest terms in English literature. According to Claud Howard, this form of poetry was introduced in English literature by Geoffrey Chaucer…
Short note on Oxford Movement Question: Write a note on ‘Oxford Movement’ Introduction Oxford Movement was a religious movement. It started at Oxford with the prominent sermon on ”National Apostasy” of John Keble (1792–1866) in 1833. In the Victorian age,…
The features of modern poetry After scanning some prominent poems of modern poetry, we get a distinct idea. There are sundry features of modern poetry that are given below: Freedom of using verse Juxtaposition Use of Mythology Versatile allusion Romantic…
The features of modern poetry Question: What are the features of modern poetry? Introduction The Poetry of Modern age (1901-1939) is called modern poetry. In this short era, we get some fantastic poems. By these poems, some features are highlighted…
Question: Why is Blake called ‘the precursor of Romanticism’? Blake is called the precursor of Romanticism Introduction William Blake (1757-1827) is one of the first-generation romantic poets. He was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. His best-known works Songs of…
Poetry is the criticism of life Question: Discuss poetry is the criticism of life. Or, evaluate Arnold’s theory or definition of poetry. Introduction One of the most prestigious forms of writing is poetry. It is an art that is embedded…
The prose style of Terry Eagleton Question: Discuss Eagleton’s prose style. Introduction The style is not mere decoration. It is rather a way of searching and explaining the truth. Its purpose is not to impress, but to express. Since Terry…
Eliot distinguishes between the intellectual poet and reflective poets Question: How does Eliot distinguish between the intellectual poet and reflective poets? Introduction As Eliot fixes the goal that he will abolish all the overdone misconceptions about the metaphysical school of…
Donne combines emotion and intellect in his poems Question: How does Donne combine emotion and intellect in his poem? Introduction Sensuous apprehension of thought which is called the unification of sensibility. To put it differently, unified sensibility means the combination…
Question: Discuss the term dissociation of Sensibility. Introduction The term dissociation of sensibility was first used by Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1865) in his famous essay “The Metaphysical Poets”. It refers to the way in which intellectual thought was separated from…