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...
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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...
Shakespeare’s Sonnets
Shakespeare’s Sonnets William Shakespeare (1564–1616) penned a collection of 154 sonnets, which are regarded as a significant accomplishment in English poetry. The primary source for Shakespeare’s sonnets is a quarto (a book made by...
Walden by Thoreau
Walden by Thoreau 💬 In Walden, Henry David Thoreau invites us to embrace a simpler, self-reliant, and nature-inspired life, guiding us towards greater meaning and fulfilment. Key Facts Title: Walden, or Life in the...
Feminism in American Literature
Feminism in American Literature Feminism in American literature has played a crucial role in addressing and challenging gender disparities, promoting women’s rights, and exploring the complex experiences of women in society. Here is a...
Alice Walker: The Color Purple
Alice Walker: The Color Purple Introduction “The Color Purple” (1982) by Alice Walker is an epistolary novel set in rural Georgia, the United States, spanning from 1909 to 1947, encompassing a 40-year period. The...
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...