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i.e. (Latin: id est) - that is
Example: "She had to make a decision quickly, i.e., before the store closed."
e.g. (Latin: exempli gratia) - for example… Read More
Introduction to the Modern Novel
The novel is the most important and popular literary medium in modern times.
It competes for popularity with film and radio, producing a great deal… Read More
Introduction
The contemporary movement in English drama has seen a significant growth in historical plays.
This trend reflects a deliberate effort to move away from naturalism and revive poe… Read More
Introduction to Poetic Drama
In the twentieth century, there has been a resurgence of poetic drama.
Notable poets like Yeats and Eliot contributed significantly to this revival.
This movemen… Read More
1. George Bernard Shaw (1856—1950)
Early Life and Influences
Born and raised in Ireland, moved to London in 1876 to seek fortune.
Initially tried novel writing but faced discouragement… Read More
Introduction
After Shakespeare and his contemporaries, English drama faced a decline for two centuries.
Even prominent figures like Congreve, Sheridan, and Goldsmith couldn't restore its for… Read More
Origins and Characteristics
The First World War (1914-18) gave rise to war poetry.
Poets who wrote about the war and its horrors, especially in the trenches, are called the War Poets or Tren… Read More
Revolt Against Victorian Romantic Tradition
The Imagists were a group of poets who initiated the first significant revolt against the Victorian Romantic poetic tradition. Their influence spa… Read More
Overview of the Georgian Poets
Background
Flourished during the reign of George V (1911-1936).
Though they had various characteristics, they were not conscious of belonging to… Read More
1. Robert Bridges (1840-1930): The Last Great Victorian
Background and Style
Though a twentieth-century poet, Bridges is considered the last of the Great Victorians.
Carried on… Read More
A Break from Tradition
Modern poetry, represented chiefly by T. S. Eliot, diverges significantly from the Romantic and Victorian traditions.
Each age harbors distinct notions about poetry, p… Read More
The Dawn of Modernism
The Modern Age in English Literature began in the early 20th century, following the Victorian Age.
A key characteristic of Modern Literature is its opposition to the Vi… Read More
Introduction to Postmodern Drama
The drama of the post-war period shares a common spirit with the novels and poetry from the 1950s onwards.
It focuses on life at its mos… Read More
Post-War Novel
After Hitler's devastation of Britain, the country was literally in ruins, torn apart by years of bombardment. The landscape of ruins must also be recognized as forming an int… Read More
Surrealism
Between the Auden group of poets of the 1930s and the Movement poets of the 1950s, there exists a group of forties poets who do not align with any specific movement… Read More
Until the 1920s, the term modern meant new or contemporary, but after that, it referred to the period between the two World Wars (1914-1945).
Following this period, the term post-modern em… Read More
Mary Sidney Herbert, born in 1561, played a pivotal role as a writer and patron during Elizabethan England, despite the societal constraints on women's literary endeavors at the time. She di… Read More
The great novelists of the Romantic period include Jane Austen and Walter Scott, but before them, there were writers who were influenced by medievalism and wrote novels of terror or Gothic n… Read More
Though the Romantic period is primarily celebrated for its poetry, it also saw the emergence of several notable prose-writers, including Charles Lamb, William Hazlitt, and Thomas De Quincey… Read More
The poets of the Romantic age can be classified into three groups:
The Lake School
Consisting of Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Southey.
Worked in… Read More
Romantic poetry diverged sharply from Classical poetry in its complexity and diverse viewpoints. Unlike Classical poets who adhered to unified notions of poetry's nature, form, and the poet'… Read More
The Restoration period in English literature, spanning from 1660 to 1700, witnessed a flourishing of prose writing that contrasted with the decline of poetry and the changing nature of drama… Read More
The Restoration period in English literature, spanning from 1660 to 1700, marked a significant shift in theatrical expression following the reopening of theatres after an extended closure du… Read More
During the Restoration period (1660-1700), John Dryden emerged as the preeminent poet, defining the era with his mastery of the heroic couplet and contributions to satire and doctrinal poetr… Read More
While the metaphysical poets were influenced by John Donne, the cavalier poets drew inspiration from Ben Jonson. Jonson, known for his classical approach in both drama and poetry, emulated H… Read More
John Donne, the leader of the Metaphysical school of poets, had a varied career before becoming the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral. Known primarily for his religious sermons, Donne also left a… Read More
The poetry of the Puritan Age, also known as the Jacobean and Caroline Poetry during the reigns of James I and Charles I, can be categorized into three distinct parts:
Poetry o… Read More
The Literature of the Seventeenth Century can be divided into two distinct periods: The Puritan Age, also known as the Age of Milton, and the Restoration Period or the Age of Dryden (1660-17… Read More
John Gower, born around 1325 and passing in 1408, was a significant figure in English poetry, contributing alongside Geoffrey Chaucer to the development of Middle English literature. While C… Read More
One of the greatest poets of the Middle Ages, William Langland, holds an essential place in English literature with his poem, A Vision of Piers the Plowman. This classic work, despite its ar… Read More
He slips on the floor and dies. The monkeys set up a chattering, whimpering wail. And, perhaps, the Hairy Ape at last belongs.
I ain't on oith and I ain't in Heaven, get me? I'm in de midde… Read More
Early Life and Education
Eugene O'Neill was born in New York City on October 16, 1888, to James and Ella O'Neill.
His father, James, was a successful touring actor, and his mother, Ella… Read More
Belonging
The motif of belonging underscores Yank's quest for power and recognition. He associates belonging with importance and usefulness, contrasting himself with the first-class passenge… Read More
Symbols are objects, characters, figures, and colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.
Rodin's "The Thinker"
Yank's impression of Rodin's statue, "The Thinker," symbolizes Yank'… Read More
Character
Description
Yank
The play's antagonist. Yank works as a Fireman on a Transatlantic Ocean Liner. The play follows his quest to find a sense of belonging in… Read More
Themes in The Hairy Ape
Human Regression by Industrialization: The play explores how industrialization reduces workers to mere machines. The firemen aboard the Ocean Liner are portr… Read More
Scene One: The firemen, workers who shovel coal into the engine of a Transatlantic Ocean Liner, are gathered in the forecastle of the ship. They are drinking and joking an hour out of New Yo… Read More
In the winter of 1756, a penniless and weary young man arrived in Dover, England by boat. After several years of solitary travel across continental Europe, he found himself in urgent need of… Read More
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Short Biography
Summary & Analysis
Critical Analysis
Themes
Quotes
Symbolism
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Short Biography
Summary & Analysis
Critical Analysis
Themes
Quotes
Symbolism
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Early Life and Literary Beginnings
Oscar Wilde was born on October 16, 1854, in Dublin, Ireland.
He studied at Trinity College, Dublin, and Magdalen College, Oxford, before settling… Read More
The Picture of Dorian Gray: Analysis
Gothic Horror and Themes
The novel is analyzed as a Gothic horror tale, featuring elements of supernatural dread and moral decay.
It explores t… Read More
Questions & Answers
Why is the preface considered a manifesto?
Instead of introducing the story itself, Wilde uses the preface to succinctly describe aestheticism’s philosophy on… Read More
Motifs in The Picture of Dorian Gray
1. The Picture of Dorian Gray
Symbol of Conscience: The portrait acts as a mirror reflecting Dorian's aging and corrupted soul, while he remains yo… Read More
Symbols in The Picture of Dorian Gray
1. The Opium Dens
Representation of Degradation: Located in a remote and derelict area of London, the opium dens symbolize the sordid state of Dor… Read More
Themes in The Picture of Dorian Gray
1. The Purpose of Art
Art for Art's Sake: Wilde’s aesthetic philosophy asserts that art should exist solely for its own beauty and not serve… Read More
Dorian Gray
A radiantly handsome, impressionable, and wealthy young gentleman, whose portrait the artist Basil Hallward paints. Under the influence of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian becomes… Read More
Part 1: Introduction to Dorian Gray
In the stately London home of his aunt, Lady Brandon, the artist Basil Hallward meets Dorian Gray.
Dorian, a cultured and impossibly beautiful yo… Read More
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“You know how a voice can stir one. Your voice and the voice of Sibyl Vane are two things that I shall never forget. When I close my eyes, I hear them, and each of them says something… Read More
Preface & Chapter One
After a series of epigrams highlighting Wilde’s aesthetic philosophy, the novel begins in the London home of Basil Hallward, an artist who shares his late… Read More
The Picture of Dorian Gray: A Gothic Tale of Beauty and Decay
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ACT 1: THE STORM
THE STORM: A ship, captained by the Master and Boatswain, struggles in a violent storm.
PROSPERO’S STORY: Prospero, with his daughter Miranda, watches the sto… Read More
Act 1, Scene 1
On board a ship caught in a violent storm are:
Alonso, the King of Naples
Ferdinand, his son
Sebastian, his brother
Gonzalo, his counsellor
Antonio, the Duke of Mil… Read More
Symbols in The Tempest
Prospero's Cloak and Books
Prospero's cloak and books symbolize his power throughout the play:
He removes his cloak twice: first when revealing his history to Mira… Read More
Theme
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Loss and Restoration
Prospero's quest to regain his lost dukedom drives the plot, paralleled by Ariel's lost freedom and Caliban's lost ru… Read More
Character
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Prospero
The rightful Duke of Milan, exiled by his brother Antonio and King Alonso of Naples. Prospero has lived on a deserted island… Read More
The Storm
A violent storm at sea threatens a ship carrying Alonso, King of Naples, and his court, returning from the wedding of Alonso's daughter in Tunisia.
As the ship is battered by… Read More
Introduction to Shakespeare's The Tempest
Brief Biography of William Shakespeare
Birth and Family: Shakespeare's father was a glove-maker. Despite his modest background, Shakespeare rece… Read More
Craig is a 15-year-old boy who struggles with severe clinical depression. Living in New York City with his mom, dad, and sister (Sarah), Craig spends much of his time with his friend Aaron a… Read More
Brief Biography of Ned Vizzini
Ned Vizzini was born in New York City and grew up in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn. He attended Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, where he began h… Read More
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‘Popular Mechanics’ is one of Raymond Carver’s shortest stories.
It is also known by the alternative title ‘Little Things’.
The story explores themes of domes… Read More
‘A Vision of Judgment’ was first published in Butterfly in September 1899.
This tale by H. G. Wells is a light-hearted and humorous take on the Day of Judgment, where all humanki… Read More
Clarice Lispector, a Ukrainian-born Brazilian novelist and a short-story writer (1920-77), is often overshadowed by other South American literary giants like Jorge Luis Borges and Gabriel Ga… Read More
The most successful and satisfying period of H. G. Wells’s long writing career spanned from around 1894 to 1904.
Notable works from this period include short stories and novels such as… Read More
In Memory of W. B. Yeats was first published in New Republic in 1939. The poem was written by W. H. Auden to mourn the death of W. B. Yeats, the great Irish poet and a contemporary of Auden… Read More
Money can be a source of stress or a powerful tool for achieving your dreams as a couple. This guide explores how to create a healthy and collaborative financial partnership, regardless of y… Read More
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