Walt Whitman as the Poet of Democracy Introduction: Walt Whitman is often hailed as the “poet of democracy” in American literature. In his work, Leaves of Grass, Whitman celebrated the ideals of equality, freedom, and individuality, which are central to the democratic spirit. Whitman’s free verse style broke traditional poetic forms, symbolizing the openness and […]
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Read More »“Nectar in a Sieve” (1954), is a critically acclaimed novel that depicts the struggles of a rural Indian family against poverty, famine, and the forces of industrialization. The Novel is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of characters and poignant exploration of universal themes.
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Read More »Historical Novels are one of the most popular branches of literary fiction. They present the history of times in a more interesting manner in a vivid and thrilling way.
Read More »The Five Elements of a Short Story The Five Elements of a Short Story are: Setting Characterisation Plot or Narrative Structure Narration and Point of View Themes and Style What is a Short Story? A short story is a prose work that typically includes several key elements that work together to create a cohesive […]
Read More »The word “comedy” has its origin in ancient Greek, derived from ‘kōmōidía’, a combination of words meaning “revelry” and “song.” The simple definition is to bring laughter. There are different types of comedy. The Salient features are discussed below: The Origin of Comedy: Comedy is a genre of literature and performing arts that aims to […]
Read More »The Picaresque Novel The Picaresque Novel is an adventurous tale of a picaro who wanders from one place to another, from one country to another, or from one town to another. The word Picaresque is derived from the Spanish word ‘Picaro’ which means a ‘rogue’ a knave or a dishonest man. The novelist gets an […]
Read More »Tom Jones- by Henry Fielding “Tom Jones” is a novel by Henry Fielding and published in 1749. About the Author: Henry Fielding (1707-1754) was an influential English novelist and playwright who played a significant role in shaping the development of the modern novel. He is best known for his works “Tom Jones” and “Joseph Andrews,” […]
Read More »THE BALLAD Introduction: The term ‘The Ballad’ comes from the medieval French chanson balladée or ballade which means to dance. Originally it was a poem in a short stanza describing a famous story intended to be sung by a single singer. It aimed to entertain and excite emotions in the people. But, later on, in […]
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