Ecocriticism as a literary theory – Questions & Answers
Question: How does Ecocriticism come into being? And what kinds of questions does it ask? Answer: Ecocriticism is a late awakening. It began, as a literary movement, only after the 1980s first half. Though it couldn’t get a grip stronger enough and …
Jeanette Winterson
Jeanette Winterson: Born – 1959. Nationality – British. Genre & Associations: Feminism, Lesbian Literature. The famous novelist who was born in 1959 in Manchester has created some of the most memorable tales featuring women in love. Right from Oranges Are Not the …
Ecocriticism and the Role of Nature in Human Life
Ecocriticism without the concept of nature is hollow. For Ecocriticism to exist in theory, there must be the belief of a centre and at the centre, only nature can exist. As a literary theory, Ecocriticism looks to investigate various roles that nature …
Jane Austen
One of the most famous English novelists, Jane Austen still continues to enjoy much more the popularity than she could muster during her lifetime as a writer who wrote about the constant mutual need of a man and a woman for each …
Planning to read serious & philosophical novels? Here is our list
Many readers in India often want to start their serious reading course (reading fiction of course) with some novels of repute but also comprehensible enough so that they can grasp the idea and enjoy their time with the book. However, when it …
NET English Literature – New Syllabus – An Analysis and Tips
UGC NET English Literature examination, these days organised by NTA (National Testing Agency), has always been a tough nut to crack for the students. There are obvious reasons. However, leaving the concept of its being tough behind, we have to move ahead …
Hard Times – Book Review
Charles Dickens was one of the most-known novelists of England. We all know he had a great command over the use of language and also a great touch of pathos that he used extensively in his works. Today, we are going to …
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