“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 »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 […]
Read More »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 […]
Read More »Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe: “Robinson Crusoe” is a novel by Daniel Defoe and published in 1719. It tells the story of a man named Robinson Crusoe who is stranded on a deserted island for 28 years after a shipwreck. Crusoe learns to survive on the island by making tools, shelter, and growing crops. Eventually, […]
Read More »Lake Isle of Innisfree by William Butler Yeats “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” is a famous poem written by William Butler Yeats, one of the greatest poets in the English language. The poem was first published in 1890 and is considered one of Yeats’ most beloved works. The poem reflects Yeats’ deep longing for the […]
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