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About the poet: Born on 7th May 1812, Robert Browning was an English writer and dramatist whose authority of dramatic verse, and specifically the dramatic monologue, made him one of the first Victorian writers. The Patriot-An Old story is an example of his works containing dramatic monologue. His sonnets are known for their incongruity, portrayal,… Continue reading Summary of The Patriot-And Old Story by Robert Browning: 2022
Background, Context, and History of In the Bazaars of Hyderabad: “In The Bazaars of Hyderabad” was written by Sarojini Naidu(1879-1949) during the Nineteenth Century. It was originally written in English which was a rarity during those times, considering an Indian writer. Therefore, this becomes a very important part of the initial era of Indian Writing in… Continue reading A short Introduction, Summary and Analysis of In the Bazaars of Hyderabad: 2022
If Central Idea Life only has meaning when it has been lived meaningfully, and our identity as human beings can only be ratified in the real sense of the term if we live virtuously by following a set of high moral codes and conduct. Rudyard Kipling’s If is a blueprint for all those qualities and… Continue reading If: Central Idea and Theme: 2023
If: Critical Analysis The poem If is a very well-constructed insightful study into the art of living and becoming a perfect human being. It advocates some of the most important virtues and values of life which form the various sub-themes of the poem. The poem has been very rightfully penned in iambic pentameter by Kipling… Continue reading If: Critical Analysis: 2022
About the Poet: Rudyard Kipling – an English littérateur, well known for his works such as The Jungle Book, Kim, and the iconic poem If, was an eminent poet, a novelist and a prolific writer of short stories. He was born on Indian soil on the 30th of December, 1865 in the city of… Continue reading Short Introduction to If by Rudyard Kipling: 2022
Stanza-wise Summary of If: The poem If can be viewed as a set of guidelines on how to live and act with integrity and right values such that one becomes the ideal human. Each of the four stanzas deals with different life situations and the best way to act during them. 1st Stanza: If you… Continue reading Summary of If by Rudyard Kipling: 2022
Shakespeare’s influence and importance in English Literature: There is no individual writer who has wielded greater influence than Shakespeare over the English language. He constantly satirized linguistic and stylistic fashions among his contemporaries and experimented with all kinds of innovations, dialectical adaptations, and archaisms which enriched the English language. Shakespeare’s importance lies in his usage… Continue reading Shakespearean Influence in English Literature: 2022
American Influence in English Literature: The British colonization of America in 1600 had its effects on the English language which led to the rise of Americanism in English which had its distinct flavors both from the cultural and linguistic point of view. Several centuries have passed since the first British settlements in America and… Continue reading American Influence in English Literature:: 2022
Latin Influence in English Literature: The classical influence of Latin forms a very important phase in the history of English language. This classical influence began before the settlement of the Teutonic people in England; continued substantially after their conversion to Christianity and reached its water-mark during and after the Renaissance. The Latin Influence on the… Continue reading Latin Influence in English Literature: 2022
Greek Influence in English Literature: The Greek influence on the English language is very closely bound up with the Latin as it is through Latin or in Latinized forms that Greek words have found their way into the English language. Almost all Greek terms have found their way into English through learned technical or scientific… Continue reading Greek Influence in English Literature: 2022
