Impact of Second World War on English Literature The Second World War had a deep and lasting effect on English literature, leading to important changes in themes, writing styles, and viewpoints. The widespread destruction...
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 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...
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...
The Mysteries of Udolpho Ann Radcliffe’s The Mysteries of Udolpho, is a gothic novel which begins with the idea that fear and imagination often hide the truth, yet through Emily’s journey, the novel shows...
Introduction Television plays, a special type of drama created for television, have greatly influenced the world of TV storytelling. They began in the mid-20th century and blend elements of theatre and cinema. These plays...
Emma I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like.” (Jane Austen) Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ is a novel about a young, wealthy girl named Emma Woodhouse who was very...
UGC NET English Literature Syllabus The UGC NET Syllabus that is available on the official website is not comprehensive. Let’s face it, going through that syllabus does not help, rather adds to the confusion...
Formal and Informal Learning We develop our knowledge through formal and informal learning. Formal learning takes place in structured settings like schools and universities, with teachers guiding a set curriculum. This establishes a strong...
Testing and Evaluation Why Do We Need Tests? Testing and Evaluation are integral parts of the teaching-learning process. While teaching English language to a non-native learner, tests are useful to measure a student’s current...