Dream Children: A Reverie by Charles Lamb Introduction: Dream Children: A Reverie by Charles Lamb is an essay, published in 1822 as part of his collection, Essays of Elia. It is a deeply personal piece, blending nostalgia, regret, and fantasy. The essay poignantly reflects Lamb’s longing for a life he could not have, including unfulfilled love, […]
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 […]
Read More »Introduction: The Pre-Chaucerian era, in terms of English literature, refers to the period before Geoffrey Chaucer (1343–1400) emerged as a significant literary figure. This era spans roughly from the 7th century to the mid-14th century and is marked by a range of early English texts, predominantly religious, heroic, and moral. Literature from this time is […]
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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,” […]
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