All for Love: Lord Byron
Lord Byron (1788 – 1824) ABOUT THE POET George Gordon Byron, born January 22, 1788, in London, endured a turbulent […]
Isaac Rosenberg: Break of Day in the Trenches
Isaac Rosenberg (1890 – 1918) ABOUT THE POET Isaac Rosenberg was born on November 25, 1890, in Bristol, England. His
The Solitude of Alexander Selkirk Short Questions
1. When was “The Solitude of Alexander Selkirk” written and published? William Cowper’s poem “The Solitude of Alexander Selkirk” was
Caroline Period | Caroline Age (1625 – 1649)
Introduction The Caroline Age, spanning from 1625 to 1649, marks the period of Charles I’s reign in England. Named after
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The Jacobean Period (1603 – 1625) | Jacobean Age
Introduction The Jacobean period, named after King James I (from the Latin “Jacobus,” meaning James), represents a distinctive era in
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The Elizabethan Period (1550 / 1558 – 1603)
Introduction The Elizabethan Period, spanning from approximately 1558 to 1603, represents a golden age in English history, particularly in terms
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Age of Revival | Early Renaissance Period | From Chaucer to Spenser
Introduction The Age of Revival / Early Renaissance Period / From Chaucer to Spenser, spanning from approximately 1400 / 1450
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Hardy’s tragic vision of life in The Mayor of Casterbridge
The Mayor of Casterbridge as a tragedy Significance of the title of The Mayor of Casterbridge Michael Henchard as a
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The Role of Chance and Coincidence in The Mayor of Casterbridge
Introduction: Destiny and Character Aristotle and Greek tragedians often explored the idea that “Destiny is Character,” suggesting that fate or
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Role of the Rustics and Minor Characters in The Mayor of Casterbridge
Introduction Thomas Hardy’s characters can be categorized into three distinct groups. First, there are the protagonists who play leading roles