Surrealism
Surrealism Surrealism promised to free the mind, of rational control, by exposing the subconscious mind of man…. These philosophical forerunners of the Absurd movement preached a new psychology based on combining the dreaming state...
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Theatre of the Absurd
Introduction The Theatre of the Absurd was a short-lived yet significant theatrical movement, centred in Paris in the 1950’s. The beginning of “absurdism” lie in Avant-garde (Avant-garde refer to such works of art that...
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...
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...
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 British Literature
Feminism in British Literature Feminism has been a recurring and influential theme in British literature, serving as a lens through which the evolving role of women in society is examined. It represents not only a...
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...