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...
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...
How to Prepare for Competitive Exams? Competitive exams are really important in India because they help make sure everyone has a fair chance to do well in school, colleges and universities and get a...
Age of Chaucer – Background Introduction In the history of English literature, the later half of the 14th century is generally regarded as the Age of Chaucer on account of Chaucer’s significant contribution to...
On the Sublime Introduction The treatise, ‘Peri Hypsos’ or On the Sublime written probably around 1st Century AD, is often considered the second most important document of classical literary criticism and theory, only after...
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