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1.) Hamlet - William Shakespeare
1.) Hamlet - William Shakespeare
"Hamlet" is the most celebrated play by William Shakespeare. Kenneth Branagh's 'Hamlet', is quite faithful to text as per words are concerned.
"Hamlet" is the most celebrated play by William Shakespeare. Kenneth Branagh's 'Hamlet', is quite faithful to text as per words are concerned.
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2.) The Metaphysical Poetry - John Donne
2.) The Metaphysical Poetry - John Donne
In the beginning of the 17th century; between 1600 and 1635, a school of poets emerged - whose poetry came to be known as “The Metaphysical Poetry”.
In the beginning of the 17th century; between 1600 and 1635, a school of poets emerged - whose poetry came to be known as “The Metaphysical Poetry”.
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3.) Dr.Faustus - Christopher Marlowe
3.) Dr.Faustus - Christopher Marlowe
The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, commonly referred to simply as “Doctor Faustus”, is an Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlowe.
The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, commonly referred to simply as “Doctor Faustus”, is an Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlowe.
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4.) Paradise Lost - John Milton
4.) Paradise Lost - John Milton
The lyric represents the Biblical story of the Fall of Man: the slipup of Adam and Eve by the fallen blessed messenger Satan and their ejection from the Garden of Eden.
The lyric represents the Biblical story of the Fall of Man: the slipup of Adam and Eve by the fallen blessed messenger Satan and their ejection from the Garden of Eden.
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CLICK on the image to read an overview of this epic poem by John Milton.
5.) Gulliver's Travels - Jonathan Swift
5.) Gulliver's Travels - Jonathan Swift
Gulliver's Travels is a prose satire by Irish writer and clergyman Jonathan Swift. It is both a satire on human nature and the "travellers' tales" literary sub genre. It is Swift's best known full-length work, and a classic of English literature.
Gulliver's Travels is a prose satire by Irish writer and clergyman Jonathan Swift. It is both a satire on human nature and the "travellers' tales" literary sub genre. It is Swift's best known full-length work, and a classic of English literature.
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6.) Tom Jones - Henry Fielding
6.) Tom Jones - Henry Fielding
We can see that Fielding brings in an antihero in the picture. Normally we see that the protagonist is a man of character. Tom lives an adventurous life facing all the injustices strongly.
We can see that Fielding brings in an antihero in the picture. Normally we see that the protagonist is a man of character. Tom lives an adventurous life facing all the injustices strongly.
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CLICK on the image to read Tom's Journey.
7.) Of Dramatic Poesy - John Dryden
7.) Of Dramatic Poesy - John Dryden
John Dryden’s An Essay of Dramatic Poesy presents a brief discussion on Neo-classical theory of Literature. He defends the classical drama saying that it is an imitation of life and reflects human nature clearly.
John Dryden’s An Essay of Dramatic Poesy presents a brief discussion on Neo-classical theory of Literature. He defends the classical drama saying that it is an imitation of life and reflects human nature clearly.
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8.) Lyrical Ballads - William Wordsworth and S.T.Coleridge
8.) Lyrical Ballads - William Wordsworth and S.T.Coleridge
It was agreed that Coleridge would compose a series of lyrical poems exploring the Romantic and supernatural, and seeking there to earn a readers’ “poetic faith,” while Wordsworth decided to use the nature and the everyday as his subject in poems.
It was agreed that Coleridge would compose a series of lyrical poems exploring the Romantic and supernatural, and seeking there to earn a readers’ “poetic faith,” while Wordsworth decided to use the nature and the everyday as his subject in poems.
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9.) The Fakeer of Jungheera - Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
9.) The Fakeer of Jungheera - Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
“Sati” at that time was a big social taboo for the society. This poem represents the feelings of a girl who has to perform sati.
“Sati” at that time was a big social taboo for the society. This poem represents the feelings of a girl who has to perform sati.
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CLICK on the image to read a brief summary of this poem.
10.) Frankenstein - Mary Shelley
10.) Frankenstein - Mary Shelley
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley. It is a story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a weird but wise creature in an unusual scientific experiment.
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley. It is a story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a weird but wise creature in an unusual scientific experiment.
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11.) Sense and Sensibility - Jane Austen
11.) Sense and Sensibility - Jane Austen
This book was in my syllabus at UG and PG level. There is a lot difference in my understanding about the novel at both the level.
This book was in my syllabus at UG and PG level. There is a lot difference in my understanding about the novel at both the level.
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12.)“Middlemarch: A study of provincial life” - George Eliot
12.)“Middlemarch: A study of provincial life” - George Eliot
In my M.A (Semester 2) syllabus, I studied the most confusing novel “Middlemarch” by Marry Ann Evans. I would like to share something about this novel.
In my M.A (Semester 2) syllabus, I studied the most confusing novel “Middlemarch” by Marry Ann Evans. I would like to share something about this novel.
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13.) Oliver Twist - Charles Dickens
13.) Oliver Twist - Charles Dickens
Every age is an age of progress as well regress also. Charles Dickens very well represents the darker side of the Victorian time in his famous text "Oliver Twist."
Every age is an age of progress as well regress also. Charles Dickens very well represents the darker side of the Victorian time in his famous text "Oliver Twist."
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14.) The Waste Land - T.S.Eliot
14.) The Waste Land - T.S.Eliot
The Waste Land is a long poem by T. S. Eliot. It is widely regarded as one of the most important poems of the 20th century and a central work of modernist poetry. It is published in 1922 .
The Waste Land is a long poem by T. S. Eliot. It is widely regarded as one of the most important poems of the 20th century and a central work of modernist poetry. It is published in 1922 .
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15.) To the Lighthouse - Virginia Woolf
15.) To the Lighthouse - Virginia Woolf
“Life is Simple, People are Complicated”
“Life is Simple, People are Complicated”
This thought can be justified with the help of the novel ‘To the Lighthouse’. Virginia Woolf used the narrative technique “Stream of Consciousness’” in very effective manner.
This thought can be justified with the help of the novel ‘To the Lighthouse’. Virginia Woolf used the narrative technique “Stream of Consciousness’” in very effective manner.
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16.) Waiting for Godot - Samuel Beckett
16.) Waiting for Godot - Samuel Beckett
“Waiting for Godot” is a play by Samuel Beckett published in 1949. This play is regarded as “Theatre of Absurd”, a term coined by Martin Esslin (a drama critic).
“Waiting for Godot” is a play by Samuel Beckett published in 1949. This play is regarded as “Theatre of Absurd”, a term coined by Martin Esslin (a drama critic).
It is one of the famous plays of the Modernist Literature.
It is one of the famous plays of the Modernist Literature.
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17.) The Birthday Party - Harold Pinter
17.) The Birthday Party - Harold Pinter
“The Birthday Party’ is a play by Harold Pinter which falls under the category of Absurd Theater and Comedy of Menace. The main subject of the play and the film is trivia.
“The Birthday Party’ is a play by Harold Pinter which falls under the category of Absurd Theater and Comedy of Menace. The main subject of the play and the film is trivia.
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18.) The Setting - Modernist Period
18.) The Setting - Modernist Period
The first half of twentieth century is time of growing industrialization , degradation in faith and evolution of scientific theory.
The first half of twentieth century is time of growing industrialization , degradation in faith and evolution of scientific theory.
The Modern age was a time of
“progress and regress”
“Fast forward and backward”
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20.) The Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne
20.) The Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne
The Scarlet Letter: A Romance is an 1850 work of fiction in a historical setting, written by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne.
The Scarlet Letter: A Romance is an 1850 work of fiction in a historical setting, written by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne.
This text brings in the ridiculous cultural norms of the Puritan society. The treatment of women and men are so different.
This text brings in the ridiculous cultural norms of the Puritan society. The treatment of women and men are so different.
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21.) Edgar Allan Poe
21.) Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best recognized for his poetry and short stories, mainly his tales of mystery and the macabre.
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best recognized for his poetry and short stories, mainly his tales of mystery and the macabre.
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22.) A Tempest - Aimee Cesaire
22.) A Tempest - Aimee Cesaire
In “A tempest” Caliban and Ariel are in the center.
In “A tempest” Caliban and Ariel are in the center.
Though the plot and story and structure are same in both the play, there are differences in Césaire’s version. Some slight changes gives new voice to characters as well as the play also.
Though the plot and story and structure are same in both the play, there are differences in Césaire’s version. Some slight changes gives new voice to characters as well as the play also.
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23.) Orientalism - Edward Said
23.) Orientalism - Edward Said
Orientalism is a book published in 1978 by Edward Said that has been greatly influential and controversial in postcolonial studies and other fields.
Orientalism is a book published in 1978 by Edward Said that has been greatly influential and controversial in postcolonial studies and other fields.
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24.) ON@CC - Chetan Bhagat
24.) ON@CC - Chetan Bhagat
Chetan Bhagat is one of the popular and also very controversial novelists in the contemporary time. His novels have made Indians read English novels.
Chetan Bhagat is one of the popular and also very controversial novelists in the contemporary time. His novels have made Indians read English novels.
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To know more about his novel "One Night @ Call Center", CLICK on the Image.
25.) The White Tiger - Arvind Adiga
25.) The White Tiger - Arvind Adiga
The novel provides a threateningly humorous perspective of India’s class struggle in a globalized world as told through a reflective narration from Balram Halwai, a village boy.
The novel provides a threateningly humorous perspective of India’s class struggle in a globalized world as told through a reflective narration from Balram Halwai, a village boy.
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26.) The Sense of an Ending - Julian Barnes
26.) The Sense of an Ending - Julian Barnes
“The Sense of an Ending” is that novel which hits like a hammer to our frozen heart. It helps us to see the darker inside of us. This is the perfect book which disturbs our comfort.
“The Sense of an Ending” is that novel which hits like a hammer to our frozen heart. It helps us to see the darker inside of us. This is the perfect book which disturbs our comfort.
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27.) Mourning Becomes Electra - Eugiene O'Neill
27.) Mourning Becomes Electra - Eugiene O'Neill
“Mourning becomes Electra” is a play by Eugene O’Neill written in 1931. The Play is psychologically very rich. The two complexes are highlighted in the play: Oedipus complex and Electra complex. It was performed 159 times in theatre.
“Mourning becomes Electra” is a play by Eugene O’Neill written in 1931. The Play is psychologically very rich. The two complexes are highlighted in the play: Oedipus complex and Electra complex. It was performed 159 times in theatre.
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28.) The Purpose - T.P.Kailasam
28.) The Purpose - T.P.Kailasam
In this play we see the theme of class conflict prevalent in India. It is prevalent even today also but not that much as it was at that time.
In this play we see the theme of class conflict prevalent in India. It is prevalent even today also but not that much as it was at that time.
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29.) "Black Skin, White Masks" - Frantz Fanon
29.) "Black Skin, White Masks" - Frantz Fanon
‘Black Skin and White Masks’ is one of the influential cultural criticism of 20th century. It was written by a French writer Frantz Fanon in 1957.
‘Black Skin and White Masks’ is one of the influential cultural criticism of 20th century. It was written by a French writer Frantz Fanon in 1957.
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30.) "Old Man and the Sea"- Ernest Hemingway
30.) "Old Man and the Sea"- Ernest Hemingway
"The Old Man and the Sea" is a most read and celebrated short novella written by the American author Ernest Hemingway and published in 1952.
"The Old Man and the Sea" is a most read and celebrated short novella written by the American author Ernest Hemingway and published in 1952.
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31.) Structuralism
31.) Structuralism
In literary theory, Structuralism is an approach to analysing the narrative material by examining the underlying invariant structure .There are many Structuralist critics like Ferdinand Saussure, Gerard Genette , Roland Barthes, Claude Levi-Strauss etc.
In literary theory, Structuralism is an approach to analysing the narrative material by examining the underlying invariant structure .There are many Structuralist critics like Ferdinand Saussure, Gerard Genette , Roland Barthes, Claude Levi-Strauss etc.
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32.) Post-Structuralism / Deconstruction - Jacques Derrida
32.) Post-Structuralism / Deconstruction - Jacques Derrida
It is impossible to define Deconstruction like Philosophy or Literary criticism once and for all. Jacques Derrida himself doesn’t define it.Deconstruction is not a destructive activity, but it is an inquiry into the foundations of everything.
It is impossible to define Deconstruction like Philosophy or Literary criticism once and for all. Jacques Derrida himself doesn’t define it.Deconstruction is not a destructive activity, but it is an inquiry into the foundations of everything.
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33.) The Modernist Literature - Characteristics
33.) The Modernist Literature - Characteristics
"Modernism” refers to the collective literary trend in the early twentieth century. The early-twentieth century writers broke up the traditional way of writing.
"Modernism” refers to the collective literary trend in the early twentieth century. The early-twentieth century writers broke up the traditional way of writing.
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34.) Tradition and Individual Talent - T.S.Eliot
34.) Tradition and Individual Talent - T.S.Eliot
“Tradition and Individual talent” is an essay by T.S.Eliot, published in 1919 in “The Egoist” – the Times Literary supplement. This essay is divided into three parts.
“Tradition and Individual talent” is an essay by T.S.Eliot, published in 1919 in “The Egoist” – the Times Literary supplement. This essay is divided into three parts.
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35.)Archetypal Criticism - Northrop Frye
35.)Archetypal Criticism - Northrop Frye
The Canadian literary critic Northrop Frye theorized archetypal criticism in purely literary terms. The major work of Frye’s to deal with archetypes is Anatomy of Criticism but his essay The Archetypes of Literature is a precursor to the book. Frye’s thesis in “The Archetypes of Literature” remains largely unchanged in Anatomy of Criticism.
The Canadian literary critic Northrop Frye theorized archetypal criticism in purely literary terms. The major work of Frye’s to deal with archetypes is Anatomy of Criticism but his essay The Archetypes of Literature is a precursor to the book. Frye’s thesis in “The Archetypes of Literature” remains largely unchanged in Anatomy of Criticism.
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