Bacon’s Essays – Of Truth
Bacon’s Essays – Of Truth In Of Truth, Francis Bacon begins by discussing why some people dislike truth and prefer to avoid it. He starts with a reference to Pontius Pilate, a Roman governor...
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15th Century Literature
15th Century Literature Although England underwent a stage of constant political strife during 15th century period, it was simultaneously, though gradually and slowly, achieving the heights of national greatness. William Caxton brought printing press to...
Postmodernism and Postcolonialism and their Influence on IWE
Postmodernism and Postcolonialism and their Influence on IWE Postmodernism and postcolonialism have made a massive and lasting influence on Indian Writings in English (IWE). Postmodernism is a literary and cultural movement which has introduced...
Impact of Second World War on English Literature
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
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
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...
Impact of Science on Victorian Poetry
Impact of Science on Victorian Poetry Introduction During the Victorian era (1837-1901), rapid scientific advancements brought significant changes to how people viewed the world. Discoveries in biology, geology, and astronomy challenged long-standing religious beliefs...
Syllabus Design
Syllabus Design According to David Nunan, a syllabus is “a statement of content which is used as the basis for planning courses of various kinds,” and syllabus design involves selecting and grading this content....
The Neoclassical Period
The Neoclassical Period In the history of British English literature, the Neoclassical Period ranges from 1660, starting with the Restoration age, spanning a period of 140 years until the beginning of the Romantic age....
The Restoration Period: Political Condition
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...