On the Sublime
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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Features of Shakespearean Tragedy
Elements and Features of Shakespearean Tragedy The most distinctive feature of a Shakespearean Tragedy is the presence of a tragic hero who experiences a downfall due to a tragic flaw or external circumstances, often...
All My Sons
All My Sons All My Sons is a gripping post-World War II play by Arthur Miller, that explores the repercussions of a successful businessman’s moral compromise when he knowingly sells defective airplane parts, leading...
Features of Shakespearean Comedy
Elements and Features of Shakespearean Comedy A Shakespearean comedy is a play by William Shakespeare featuring humour, romantic conflict, and a happy resolution. The Article in a Nutshell Click on the play button to...
Renaissance and Its Impact on English Literature
Impact of Renaissance on Life and Literature Renaissance proved to be a positive force and it brought about drastic changes not only in society but also in literary creativity. It influenced widely almost all...
The School for Scandal
The School for Scandal Introduction “The School for Scandal,” penned by the English playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan and first performed in 1777, is a Comedy of Manners that artfully blends elements of satire and...
Rasa Theory
Rasa Theory The theory of Rasa, aka Rasa Theory, attributed to Bharata Muni and developed by Abhinavagupta, categorises human emotions into various rasas, such as delight, laughter, sorrow, and heroism, which form the basis...
Origin and Growth of English Drama
English Drama: Origin and Growth The Beginnings The genesis of English Drama, like Greek and Roman drama, is intertwined with religion. In the early stages of all civilizations, the lives of important people found...
Saint Joan
Saint Joan A play in six scenes (with a Preface and an Epilogue) by George Bernard Shaw Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw is a cool play about Joan of Arc, a French girl...
Translation from Middle to Modern English
Introduction Before learning how to translate a text from Middle to Modern English, let’s have an introduction of Middle English. Middle English was spoken and written in England roughly between the 12th and 15th...