All for Love: Lord Byron
Lord Byron (1788 – 1824) ABOUT THE POET George Gordon Byron, born January 22, 1788, in London, endured a turbulent […]
B.A. ENGLISH HONOURS
BA English is an advanced degree course that is offered by several universities and colleges that focuses on English Literature, Cultural Studies, Rhetoric and Literary History. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree course, offered by several universities and colleges across the country.
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
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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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
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Preface to the Lyrical Ballads Summary & Analysis
Introduction William Wordsworth’s “Preface to the Lyrical Ballads,” first included in the second edition of 1800, stands as a seminal
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The Age of Chaucer (1340 / 1350 – 1400 / 1450)
Historical and Cultural Context The Age of Chaucer, spanning from 1340 to 1400 or 1450, was a period of significant