Symbolism is simply a type of style used to spark imagination in writing and not just take up the face value of a word or a piece of writing. It is therefore a style used in poetry in order to let an imaginative mind wander beyond the normal and hasContinue Reading
Robert Frost (1874–1963) was one of America’s most celebrated poets, known for his vivid depictions of rural life and his exploration of complex social and philosophical themes through seemingly simple language. Born in San Francisco, Frost moved to New England at the age of eleven, a region that would greatlyContinue Reading
Henry Fielding’s first prose fiction, Shamela is a parody of, and direct response to, the stylistic failings and moral hypocrisy that Fielding saw in Richardson’s Pamela. Though Joseph Andrews in some way continues the satire of Pamela, it quickly outgrew that narrow purpose. Fielding is no longer concerned with theContinue Reading
Book 1 …………………… Ch. 1 — Fielding begins by addressing the writer directly, announcing that he is about to present a morally uplifting tale, and comparing his book to two recent works, the autobiography of the actor Colley Cibber, and the novel, Pamela. The joke is that neither is a goodContinue Reading
Henry Fielding (1707–1754) was a prominent English novelist, dramatist, and magistrate, best known for his pioneering work in the development of the modern novel. He was born in Somerset, England, and educated at Eton College and later at the University of Leiden. Fielding initially pursued a career in theatre, writingContinue Reading
The Patriot — Nissim Ezekiel I am standing for peace and non-violence. Why world is fighting fighting Why all people of world Are not following Mahatma Gandhi, I am simply not understanding. Ancient Indian Wisdom is 100% correct, I should say even 200% correct, But modern generation is neglecting- TooContinue Reading
Stanza 1: It started as a pilgrimage Exalting minds and making all The burdens light. The second stage Explored but did not test the call. The sun beat down to match our rage. At the very beginning of the poem, the poet declares that, the ‘enterprise’ started as a pilgrimageContinue Reading
Nissim Ezekiel was a Mumbai based Indian Jewish poet, playwright, actor and critic. He is one of the most distinguished contemporary Indian poets in English. His best known books include Time to Change, The Discovery of India, The Unfinished Man, Hymns in Darkness and Later Day Psalms. He received the SahityaContinue Reading
General Information Historical and Literary Context Structure The poem is divided into five sections: Section Summaries & Analysis 1. The Burial of the Dead 2. A Game of Chess 3. The Fire Sermon 4. Death by Water 5. What the Thunder Said Major Themes Key Symbols Style and Techniques FamousContinue Reading
There is almost a critical consensus that T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land exhibits the sordid reality of the crisis of western civilization in the aftermath of World War I (1914-1918), which was the most destructive war in human history to that point. Many people saw the poem as anContinue Reading
