Nature and its Representation in Indian Literature
India is a country with variety of ecosystems which ranges from Himalayas in the North to plateaus of south and from dynamic Sundarbans in the east to dry Thar of the West. With time,...
Author: Fahima Parween
Nature and English Literature
Nature and literature have always shared a close relationship as is evidenced in the works of poets and other writers through the ages in almost all cultures of the world. Nature supports human and...
A brief introduction to Ecocriticism
Environmental criticism, or Ecocriticism ( aka “green” criticism, especially in England) is a rapidly emerging field of literary study that considers the relationship that human beings have to the environment. As Cheryll Glotfelty noted...
Characteristics of Victorian Poetry
Victorian poetry is about deep self-awareness, and exploration of human thoughts. It is known for its focus on moral and social struggles of mankind.
Introduction to Ecocriticism
Introduction to Ecocriticism 💬 Hey English freshers! Have you heard about Ecocriticism? Do you know what Ecocriticism is all about and why, as a student of English Literature, should you care about nature? Have...
Introduction to Drama
Introduction to Drama Drama is a is a form of literature that is ‘intended for performance’. The Article In a Nutshell Click the play button to listen. Drama is a form of literary composition...
Poetry and Prose – Literary Forms (1/2)
Poetry and Prose A. Poetry Poetry is a form of literary art that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meaning in addition to, or in place of, prosaic ostensible (apparent, seeming,...
An Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Literature 💬 Hello, English Fresher! So, you have opted for English Major, right? But, have you ever wondered how you can define “Literature” or what Literature actually is? How many forms of...
Samuel Johnson’s Lives of Poets: Life of John Dryden
Below is a brief summary of the Life of John Dryden as presented in Samuel Johnson’s Lives of Poets. Johnson begins by calling Dryden “the great poet.” Dryden was deeply respected by his contemporaries...