The Globe Theatre is one of the most famous theatres in history. It was built in London during the time of William...Continue
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Puritanism was a religious movement that began in the late 16th century in England. The Puritans wanted to "purify" the Church of...Continue
"Drama of Ideas" is a theatrical genre that strongly emphasizes the exploration and discussion of complex philosophical, political, or social ideas. This...Continue
Stream of Consciousness is a way of writing that shows a character's inner thoughts and feelings. It tries to show how the...Continue
Absurd Drama is a type of drama that became popular in the mid-20th century. The word "absurd" refers to the strange and...Continue
‘The Origin of Species’ (1859) was a criticized scientific book in the Victorian period (1833-1901). This book was against Christian belief. For...Continue
The Oxford Movement was a religious movement that began at Oxford University in 1833. It started after John Keble gave an important...Continue
Victorian Compromise: "Victorian Compromise" is a socio-political and cultural compromise that took place in Britain during the Victorian era (1837-1901). It refers...Continue
Dramatic Monologue: A dramatic monologue is a type of poem or literary work in which a single speaker speaks in front of...Continue
The period of English Literature between 1785 and 1830, or the Romantic Period (1798 - 1832), is called the "Romantic Revival." This...Continue
"Hellenism" refers to Greek art, culture, literature, Greek spirit, and the way of Greek life. To put it differently, "Hellenism" usually stands...Continue
Developing in the 18th century, Pantheism believes that God and the Universe are the same thing. This philosophical term is derived from...Continue
John Keats (1795-1821), a well-known Romantic literary poet, coined the term "Negative Capability" in a letter to his brothers, George and Tom,...Continue
Lyrical Ballads is a groundbreaking poetry collection published in 1798 jointly by the two romantic rebel poets William Wordsworth (1770-1850) and Samuel...Continue
Gothic literature is a literary genre of dark and suspenseful settings, often presenting crumbling castles, gloomy monasteries, and ancient cemeteries. It appeared...Continue
Sir Roger de Coverley is a fictional character. He appeared in the work of British authors Joseph Addison and Richard Steele in...Continue
The restoration period (1660-1770) is one of the most important periods in English Literature because English literary tradition was restored during the...Continue
The term 'University Wits' is applied to a group of English Scholars who flourished in the Elizabethan age (1558-1603) under the influence...Continue
The term “Cavalier Poets” describes a school of English poets of the 17th century. They supported King Charles I during the English...Continue
The Reformation was a major change in religious and cultural life during the 16th century. It was a time when people challenged...Continue
The Black Death, also known as the bubonic plague, was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. It was a devastating...Continue
The Hundred Years’ War was a series of conflicts between England and France that lasted from 1337 to 1453. It was not...Continue
"The Anglo-Saxon Chronicles" is a collection of historical records written in Old English during the Anglo-Saxon period in England. The Chronicles were...Continue
Alfred the Great or King Alfred (847/849 - 899) is called the “father of English Prose.” He was the king of Wessex...Continue