David Garrick, the writer of this prologue, was one of the most famous actor and producer of his time. He wrote this prologue as a satire, where the character “Mr. Woodward” would be in mourning, because comedy is dying, and that Dr. Goldsmith might prove the doctor, and She Stoops toContinue Reading
She Stoops to Conquer opens with a prologue in which an actor mourns the death of the classical low comedy at the altar of sentimental, “mawkish” comedy. He hopes that Dr. Goldsmith can remedy this problem through the play about to be presented. Act I is full of set-up forContinue Reading
Oliver Goldsmith (1728–1774) was an Anglo-Irish writer, poet, and playwright best known for his works The Vicar of Wakefield, She Stoops to Conquer, and the poem The Deserted Village. Born in Ireland, Goldsmith studied at Trinity College, Dublin, and later attempted careers in medicine and theology before finding his trueContinue Reading
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
