Write a note on metaphysical conceit.
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…
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Write a short note on Addison’s humor.
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…
How was Sir Roger disappointed in love?
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…
How does Addison express his modest attitude?
Or, why do you think Addison has chosen to write? Introduction: Joseph Addison is a great social reformer and a moralist. He wants to reform…
Explain with reference to context: – “That it is impossible to love and to be wise”.
Introduction: Francis Bacon is a man of practical wisdom. In his essay ‘Of love’ he has given a correct attitude to love. According to him,…
What are Bacon’s arguments in favor of revenge?
Or, Is Bacon in favor of revenge as we see in his essay “Of Revenge”? Introduction: Francis Bacon’s famous essay “Of Revenge” where he focuses…
Why do people get fascinated to tell lies?
Introduction: Francis Bacon is a famous essayist, utilitarian thinker, and practical person. He presented the instincts of man in his essay Of Truth. He presents…
Unmarried men are best friends, best masters, best servants, but not always best subjects”. Justify.
Introduction: Francis Bacon (1561-1626) is one of the prose writers in the history of English literature. He is considered a great master of practicality. He…
Was Edmund Burke opposed to colonial rule?
Comment on his view about India as revealed in speech on East India Bill. Introduction: Edmund Burke’s (1729-1797) Speech on East India Bill concerns India…
Write a critical note on the British East India Company.
Introduction: Edmund Burke’s (1729-1797) speech on the “East India Bill” (1783) is considered the Magna Carta of Hindustan. This speech was immense and had massive…