In literature, few names resonate as profoundly as William Shakespeare. Revered for his unparalleled contribution to the English language, Shakespeare’s writing style is a masterpiece that has stood the test of time. From his intricate use of language to his powerful portrayal of human emotions, each aspect of his writing holds an enduring charm. In …
To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel set in the 1930s in a small town in Alabama. It tells the story of Scout Finch, a young girl whose father, Atticus, is a lawyer. The story begins with Scout and her older brother, Jem, exploring their neighborhood and playing games. They are soon joined by their …
1. Introduction A lyric is a subjective manifestation of the poet’s impressions. It possesses the following qualities (1) unity of impression (2) brevity (3) personal emotion. It passes through the poet’s heart and soul and reflects his mood. Intellect and passion are also found in it. Edmund Gosse says: “If his songs were not so …
‘Look Back in Anger’ was John Osborne’s first play to be staged in London. The play was staged for the first time on 8th May 1956 This play was written when its author was only twenty-six years old. The play was written during a period of unemployment. John Osborne was an unknown actor and dramatist …
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This is one of the most autobiographical essays of Charles Lamb. Here we get some important facts about Lamb’s boyhood and early love affairs, about his brother John, as also about his grandmother Mary Field. There is much in it that is factual, but much also that is fictitious. Alice W. N. the name of …
Introduction The Mill on the Floss is an outstanding novel by the famous Victorian novelist George Eliot. It was first published in 1860 (three volumes). The Mill on the Floss Summary in Short The novel entitled The Mill on the Floss mainly describes the story of Maggie Tulliver. She is a close self-portrait. Her childhood …
In the previous two articles on William Congreve’s The Double Dealer, we discussed the themes and plot of this play. But, this one is concerned with Congreve’s art of characterization because characters play important roles in any drama. As we know (through the study of previous articles) The Double Dealer is a presentation of (a) …
Introduction William Congreve’s The Double Dealer (1694) came after his other play The Old Bachelor (1693). Its whole action takes place in Lord Touchwood’s house. Here, in this literary work, the villain (Maskell), not the hero (Mellefont), is more dominant as well as significant than any other characters. Both of them (the hero and villain) …
The Double Dealer is a well-known dramatic work by William Congreve that was originally published in 1694. It is this dramatist’s second play. It is undoubtedly a comedy but features many touches of tragedy as well. In fact, the play is a study of various human relations as well as the social atmospheres in the …
Introduction Thomas More’s Utopia is a fictional work in two parts. It already has been introduced in the previous article on this fiction. Moreover, its critical appreciation also has been provided in that article. And, here will be a discussion on some other aspects of this outstanding literary piece. Utopia Plot Structure The writer of …
