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...
Defining Colonialism Colonialism is a policy where one country seeks to extend political or economic authority over the people and physical territory of another country. Generally, economic dominance and exploitation of resources...
Defining Colonization Colonization can be defined as a process whereby a dominant group or nation establishes control over a distant territory or region, aiming to exert political, economic and cultural influence...
Man and Superman: A Comedy and A Philosophy Man and Superman explores Shaw’s philosophy of the conflict between man’s creative spirit and woman’s role in biological continuity. The play explains his concept of the...
Nagamandala Summary of Nagamandala by Girish Karnad The play, Nagamandala by Girish Karnad, starts with a Prologue. A prologue is something that is attached before the main text of a book to introduce it....
GB Shaw: Life and Works 💬 To experience the captivating brilliance of George Bernard Shaw, a literary genius whose plays and writings reshaped the theatre and ignited societal transformation, we must first understand the...
Victorian poetry is about deep self-awareness, and exploration of human thoughts. It is known for its focus on moral and social struggles of mankind.
During the Victorian age, Great Britain ascended to the status of a world power, the richest country in the world, with imperial holdings worldwide. Queen Victoria‘s lengthy reign played a pivotal role in establishing...
Introduction to Ecocriticism 💬 Hey English freshers! Have you heard about Ecocriticism? Do you know what Ecocriticism is all about and why, as a student of English Literature, should you care about nature? Have...
