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...
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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...
Characteristics of Romantic Poetry
Romantic Poetry Romantic poetry isn’t just a writing style; it’s a heartfelt rebellion that broke away from the strict logic of the Enlightenment, embracing feelings, imagination, and nature. W. J. Long defines Romanticism in...
The Restoration Period
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...
Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights Wuthering Heights is a tale of intense love and revenge set against the backdrop of the wild Yorkshire moors. The story follows Heathcliff, an orphan, and Catherine, a passionate and headstrong woman,...
Romanticism
Romanticism W. J. Long defines Romanticism in the following words: the protest against the bondage of rules, the return to nature and the human heart, the interest in old sagas and mediaeval romances as...
Prose in Romantic Age
Prose in Romantic Age Prose refers to standard writing composed of sentences and paragraphs. It follows the natural flow of speech, using grammatical structures and sentence formats similar to how we talk. Unlike poetry,...
Formal and Informal Learning
Formal and Informal Learning We develop our knowledge through formal and informal learning. Formal learning takes place in structured settings like schools and universities, with teachers guiding a set curriculum. This establishes a strong...