15th Century – Age of Revival
15th Century – Age of Revival Introduction The importance of the time is belied by its apparent barrenness. In reality it is a season of healthy fallow, of germination, of rest and recuperation. The...
Biographia Literaria
Biographia Literaria By SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE Introduction Biographia Literaria, written in twenty-four chapters, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, was first published in two volumes in 1817. A later edition, released in 1847, included additional notes...
Impact of Science on Victorian Poetry
Impact of Science on Victorian Poetry Introduction During the Victorian era (1837-1901), rapid scientific advancements brought significant changes to how people viewed the world. Discoveries in biology, geology, and astronomy challenged long-standing religious beliefs...
Characteristics of Romantic Poetry
Romantic Poetry Romantic poetry isn’t just a writing style; it’s a heartfelt rebellion that broke away from the strict logic of the Enlightenment, embracing feelings, imagination, and nature. W. J. Long defines Romanticism in...
Syllabus Design
Syllabus Design According to David Nunan, a syllabus is “a statement of content which is used as the basis for planning courses of various kinds, and that the task of the syllabus designer is...
The Neoclassical Period
The Neoclassical Period In the history of British English literature, the Neoclassical Period ranges from 1660, starting with the Restoration age, spanning a period of 140 years until the beginning of the Romantic age....
The Restoration Period
The Restoration Period (1660-1700) The period from the restoration of monarchy in 1660 by the Stuart King Charles II, (after the dissolution of the Puritan Commonwealth government), to the end of the century in...
Christabel
Christabel Christabel is a Gothic narrative poem about a maiden, Christabel, who encounters a mysterious stranger in the woods and is drawn into a supernatural mystery. Introduction Christabel is an incomplete narrative poem by...
Mysteries of Udolpho
Mysteries of Udolpho About the Author Ann Radcliffe was born as Ann Ward on 9th July 1764 in London, England. She became a famous author of Gothic fiction, a genre that mixes romance and...
Gothic Novel
Gothic Novel A Gothic novel is like a spooky roller coaster ride through dark castles, creepy landscapes, and mysterious secrets, perfect for a thrilling page-turner! Introduction The term ‘Gothic’ comes from the Goths, a...