Preface to Shakespeare By Dr. Samuel Johnson Introduction Samuel Johnson’s Preface to Shakespeare (1765) stands as a timeless piece of literary criticism where he transcends his political, personal, religious, and literary biases to objectively...
The Study of Poetry by Matthew Arnold Matthew Arnold as a Critic Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) is the greatest name among the Victorian critics who was a poet-turned critic. He started his literary career...
Metaphysical Poetry Metaphysical poetry is a type of poetry characterised by intellectual and philosophical themes, use of conceits (extended metaphors), and exploration of the spiritual and physical aspects of love. The Metaphysical Poets Metaphysical poets...
Introduction to Literary Criticism What is Literary Criticism? So, here is an introduction to field of Literary Criticism. Literary criticism refers to the evaluation and analysis of literature, including books, plays, poems, and other...
The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster 💬 The Duchess of Malfi is like a spicy Shakespearean soap opera with a twist – it’s all about a widowed duchess who secretly marries...
The Necklace by Maupassant 💬 The Necklace by Maupassant is a short story that shows how a woman’s desire for fancy things leads to unexpected problems. It’s like a cautionary tale about being content...
Contents Decolonization and Independence Hybridity and Cultural Mixing Representation and Identity Historical Revisionism and Counter-Narratives Subversion of Colonial Language and Form Representation of Marginalised Voices Critique of Colonial Power Structures Focus on Identity and...
Understanding Postcolonialism/Post-colonialism Postcolonialism (or often post-colonialism) deals with the effects of colonization on cultures and societies. As originally used by historians after the Second World War in terms such as the post-colonial state, ‘postcolonial’...
The instances of Colonialism throughout the human history may be broadly classified into four major types which are: 1. Settler Colonialism Settler colonialism refers to a specific form of colonialism in which...
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