Comparative Literature Comparative Literature is both a discipline and a method of study in literary research. At its core, it involves examining literature across boundaries—boundaries of language, nation, culture, genre, or even discipline—to find connections, contrasts, and shared human concerns. It goes beyond studying a single author or text in isolation, focusing instead on relationships […]
Read More »Elaine Showalter’s Towards A Feminist Poetics” Elaine Showalter’s Towards a Feminist Poetics (1978) played a pivotal role in establishing feminist literary criticism as a distinct field of study. To fully grasp its significance, it is essential to consider the broader historical and intellectual context in which it emerged. Introduction to the Author: Elaine Showalter (born […]
Read More »Structure, Sign, and Play by Jacques Derrida The lecture on Structure, Sign, and Play in the Discourse of the Human Sciences by Jacques Derrida was delivered at the Johns Hopkins University in 1966. This lecture is considered a foundational text in poststructuralist thought and deconstruction. Introduction to the Author: Jacques Derrida Jacques Derrida (1930–2004) […]
Read More »“The Terror” – Guy de Maupassant “The Terror” by Guy de Maupassant is a short story that delves into themes of fear, loneliness, and existential dread. It follows the inner turmoil of the narrator, who experiences an intense fear of being alone at night. The story explores how fear can stem from within, becoming more […]
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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 »Comedy: Its Origin, Its Types, and Its Salient Features. It explores the historical foundation, various categories, and defining characteristics of comedy. 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 […]
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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