How does Andrew Marvell treat time and fate in his poems? Andrew Marvell (1621-1678) is a significant figure in English literature. He...Continue
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What do you mean by the “Carpe diem” theme? “Carpe-diem” is a Latin phrase. It means "seize the day," and it encourages...Continue
What kind of relationship does Donne want to establish with God in his sonnet “Batter My Heart Three-Personed God?” In his sonnet...Continue
Write a short note on “Unified Sensibility” in metaphysical poetry. "Unified Sensibility" in metaphysical poetry refers to the seamless blending of thought...Continue
Write a short note on the salient features of metaphysical poetry. Metaphysical poetry is a genre that emerged in the early 17th...Continue
Show how Donne combines thought and feeling in his love poetry. Or How does Donne combine emotion and reason in his poetry?...Continue
What is a metaphysical conceit? Trace elements of conceits in Donne's poetry. Or What is meant by a metaphysical conceit? Write a...Continue
What is a metaphysical conceit? Trace elements of conceits in Donne's poetry. Or What is meant by a metaphysical conceit? Write a...Continue
Discuss how John Donne has brought novelty to love poems. Or, Donne has broken the monotony of traditional poems and brought novelty...Continue
Metaphysical Poetry is a unique form of 17th-century poetry that explores deep ideas in creative ways. John Donne (1571-1631) is the pioneer...Continue
Metaphysical poetry merges the intellectual with the emotional. It explores abstract topics with witty language and inventive metaphors. Metaphysical poetry, a genre...Continue
The Globe Theatre is one of the most famous theatres in history. It was built in London during the time of William...Continue
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