SONNET – INTRODUCTION, TYPES, RHYME SCHEME & POETS’ Introduction: A sonnet is a form of poetry that originated in Italy during the 13th century. The word “sonnet” is derived from the Italian word “sonetto,” meaning “little song” or “little sound.” Giacomo da Lentini: Petrarch borrowed the sonnet form from the Sicilian poet Giacomo da Lentini, […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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,” […]
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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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LAKE ISLE OF INNISFREE – MCQs Given below are 20 Multiple Choice Questions with Answers on “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” by W.B.Yeats: Q 1. In “The Lake Isle of Innisfree,” what does the speaker wish to escape from? a) The noise and chaos of the city b) The monotony of rural life c) The […]
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LET ME NOT TO THE MARRIAGE OF TRUE MINDS – MOST IMPORTANT MCQs Here are ‘Let Me Not to the Marriage of True Minds- Most Important MCQs 1. When was William Shakespeare born? a) 1564 b) 1582 c) 1600 d) 1623 Answer: a) 1564 2. In which town was Shakespeare born? a) London b) Stratford-upon-Avon […]
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My Last Duchess by Robert Browning About the Poet: Robert Browning (1812-1889) was a prominent Victorian-era poet and playwright. Born in London, England, he was the son of a wealthy clerk in the Bank of England. Browning was a talented writer from a young age, and he published his first poem at 12. The […]
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