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 …
10 Best Books to Study History of English Literature
Studying the history of English literature is certainly fun, amazing and also benefiting. Not only the students of literature but anybody who is enthusiastic about studying and knowing more about the authors, poets and literary personalities can go through the best history …
Periods in the History of English Literature – ages, thoughts and debate
The history of English literature is divided into different periods by the scholars and literary historians. At some points, there is a consensus while at others, many differ. The universally accepted periods also are looked with differences by different scholars. In many …
What is Literature? Definition & Dilemma
What is literature? This question looks too simple to ask but way difficult to answer. Beyond the academic boundaries, one can conjecture as much as one wants. However, within the academic confinements, literature is a term that is used to denote the …
How to study poetry? Useful methods
There can be no debate on how to read poetry. It’s open; I can read the way I like and you can do it the way you want. However, when it comes to studying poetry, we have to be careful. Studying poetry …
What is English Literature?
The never-ending dilemma – what is English literature? Does it ever cease to be? Do we ever stop thinking this question? As a student, first year, I constantly thought it and tried to explore for the possible answers. I was helped by …