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Newclassical period as a period of prose and reason.

The Neo-classical period (1660-1785) is also known as the 18th Century. It is a time in English literature that emphasized reason, order,...Continue

New Criticism

New Criticism New Criticism is a way of analyzing literature based on the text alone. This critical method emerged in the early...Continue

Nativist Theory of Language Learning

Discuss critically the Nativist Theory of language learning.  Noam Chomsky's Nativist Theory of Language Acquisition is a fundamental and influential linguistics and...Continue

Movement against Apartheid

Movement against Apartheid The movement against apartheid was a powerful and long struggle against the system of racial segregation and discrimination in...Continue

Monologue

A monologue is a dramatic or literary form of discourse where a single character speaks their thoughts, feelings, or ideas aloud, often...Continue

Modernist Movement

Short Notes on the Modernist Movement Or, Modernism in Poetry Modernism is a literary movement that emerged in the late 19th and...Continue

Metaphysical Poetry: Definition, Origin, Characteristics, Poets and Literature Works

Metaphysical poetry merges the intellectual with the emotional. It explores abstract topics with witty language and inventive metaphors. Metaphysical poetry, a genre...Continue

Lyric

Lyric Lyric poetry is a captivating literary expression that delves into the deepest craters of human emotion and experience. Unlike epic or...Continue

Joseph Addison’s Education from “The Spectator’s Account of Himself”

What do you know about Joseph Addison's education from “The Spectator's Account of Himself?”  "The Spectator's Account of Himself" (1/3/1711) by Joseph...Continue

Intonation: Definition, Classification and Function

What is intonation? What are the functions of intonation? Intonation is the rise and fall in pitch level when we speak. It...Continue

Interlanguage Development in a Language Learner

Write a note on interlanguage development in a language learner. Interlanguage is a concept introduced by linguist Larry Selinker in 1972 in...Continue

Influence of the French Revolution on Romantic Poets

The French Revolution started in 1789 and was about freedom and equality. People wanted to end the rule of kings and nobles...Continue

How was Herbert associated with Anglicanism

What is Anglicanism? How was Herbert associated with Anglicanism/the church of England? George Herbert (1593–1633) was a university orator at Cambridge, an...Continue

How has Addison depicted the 18th-century social picture

Discuss “The Coverley Papers” as the precursor of the English novel. Or, How has Addison depicted the 18th-century social picture in “The...Continue

How does Steele Portray the Character of the Clergyman?

How does Steele portray the character of the clergyman? Richard Steele (1671-1729) portrays the clergyman in "The Spectator Club" as a figure...Continue

How Does Love Degrade a Human Being?

How does love degrade a human being? In Francis Bacon's (1561-1626) "Of Love," he discusses how love can degrade a human being...Continue

How does John Milton blend the Renaissance and the Reformation elements in his writings? 

John Milton (1608-74) is a great English poet. He combines two important movements in his works: the Renaissance and the Reformation. The...Continue

How does Herbert want to celebrate Christ’s victory over Death?

How does Herbert want to celebrate Christ’s victory over Death?  George Herbert (1593-1633), the 17th-century metaphysical poet, expresses his desire to celebrate...Continue

How does Donne combine emotion and intellect in his poetry?

 Show how Donne combines thought and feeling in his love poetry. Or How does Donne combine emotion and reason in his poetry?...Continue

How does Andrew Marvell treat time and fate in his poems?

 How does Andrew Marvell treat time and fate in his poems?  Andrew Marvell (1621-1678) is a significant figure in English literature. He...Continue

How did Will Honeycomb Entertain Women?

How did Will Honeycomb entertain women? In Richard Steele's (1671-1729) portrayal of Will Honeycomb from The Spectator Club, Honeycomb is depicted as...Continue

How Can a Man Having a Family Lead a Peaceful and Disciplined life?

 How can a man having a family lead a peaceful and disciplined life? Having a family brings both challenges and joy. It...Continue

How are Romanticism and Transcendentalism Connected

Romanticism and Transcendentalism are connected through their intercommunicated focus on individualism and exploring the natural world. In the 19th century, both movements...Continue

Herbert as a Religious Poet

Evaluate Herbert as a religious poet.  Or, Give an estimate of Herbert as a metaphysical/ devotional poet.  Or, Discuss the relationship of...Continue

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