Theatre of the Absurd
Introduction The Theatre of the Absurd was a short-lived yet significant theatrical movement, centred in Paris in the 1950’s. The beginning of “absurdism” lie in Avant-garde (Avant-garde refer to such works of art that...
Author: Md. Rustam Ansari
A Defence of Poetry
A Defence of Poetry A Defence of Poetry is the most famous work of prose by P.B. Shelley (1792-1822). It was written in 1821 as a reaction to his friend Thomas Love Peacock’s treatise...
Preface to Shakespeare
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
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 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
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 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 💬 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...
Postcolonial English Literature: Characteristic Features
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...