English Literature: Glossary
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Showing posts with label Glossary. Show all posts

Saturday, 22 February 2025

Development of Prose Style in The Age of Dryden.

The advancement of Prose Style in The Age of Dryden

 

The Age of Dryden, straddling the last half of the 17th century, was an age noticeable by noteworthy shifts in literary appearance, and prose style undergoes a remarkable development throughout this time. John Dryden, a literary giant of the period, played a vital role in determining the prose of the moment, leaving a lasting impact on the growth of English prose. His prose approach, which emerged significantly during the Restoration era, is a trademark of clarity, elegance, and rational argumentation. Whether he was writing literary criticism, political essays, or personal reflections, Dryden approached his craft with a commitment to accuracy and balance. His competence to adapt his style to unusual contexts, combined with his sophistication and wit, makes his prose a cornerstone of English literary tradition.

 

Sunday, 12 May 2024

The Imagist Movement in English Literature.

The Imagist movement was a modernist literary movement that emerged in the early 20th century, particularly around 1912-1917. Led by a group of poets, the Imagists sought to break away from the conventions of Victorian poetry and embrace a more precise and vivid style. Their approach was characterized by the use of sharp, clear language, direct expression, and a focus on visual and sensory imagery. The movement had a significant impact on English literature, influencing subsequent generations of poets and contributing to the broader modernist literary landscape.

 

Thursday, 28 September 2017

Sketch the Character of Sir Roger de Coverly with Reference to The Spectator’s Club.

Character of Sir Roger de Coverly


Steele shows his skill in characterization in the Spectator’s Club. He is the originator of the character of Sir Roger and Addison developed the character depending on the idea of Steele.

Sir Roger de Coverly is the first member of the Spectator’s Club. He is a gentle man of fifty six of Worcestershire, a non-metropolitan country of England with very strong family history. His great grandfather was the inventor of the famous country-dance which is called after him. He was a baronet. All the people who know the county are familiar with his abilities and qualities. Though a gentleman, he is very singular in his behavior towards others. The singularities of his behavior result from his good sense and good nature. He behaves in an odd manner only when he is sure that people around him are in the wrong. He is often in contradiction to other people but his contradiction does not create home any enemy because of his gentleness.
 
Character of Sir Roger de Coverley
 

Comment on Addison’s Prose Style after Sir Roger at Church.

Addison’s Prose Style after Sir Roger at Church


Addison is one of the greatest prose stylists in English literary history. He was the pioneer of a style that was very simple, lucid, natural, moderate, free from extravagant expression, and called ‘middle style’.
 
Addison’s Prose Style after Sir Roger at Church
 

Consider Burkes’ Speech on the East India Bill as a Specimen of Classical Oratory.

Burkes’ Speech on the East India Bill as a Specimen of Classical Oratory


Edmund Burke is an extraordinary Irish orator, political thinker, a great humanitarian of 18th century England. He represents the finest of the oratorical qualities of English Language. His ‘Speech on the East India Bill’ is a formal piece of oration with classical rhetoric and his speeches are remarkable for their political wisdom and insight.

Write on Burkes’ Prose Style

Burkes’ Prose Style

Burke was an Anglo-Irish statesman, author, orator and political philosopher. He was not only a great orator but also a prolific writer. As he was a one of the finest parliamentary orators in Britain, his prose style is characterized by proportion, dignity and harmony.

Write on Burke’s Attitude to India with Special Rreference to His Speech on the East India Bill.

"Speech on the East India Bill" and Burke’s Attitude to India

Edmund Burke’s "Speech on the East India Bill" is a critique of the repression and tyranny caused by the British colonial rule over India. The rule of East India Company turned to be a tyrannous one. The treachery and fraudulence of the Company took the country on the verge of destruction. The suffering of the people and attitude of the Company shocked him deeply. He thinks that parliament should intervene and the reforms should be made for the sake of humanity, justice and principles of true policy.

Thursday, 17 December 2015

How far is Agamemnon Responsible for His Tragedy

Agamemnon's Responsible for His Tragedy

 Aeschylus nevertheless, isn't worried about Penelope. Their performs from the Orestia tend to be totally dedicated to the actual homicide associated with Agamemnon and it is outcomes. Aeschylus' Agamemnon comes with comparable personality characteristics towards the Homeric edition from the personality. Throughout their short look upon phase their conduct shows their conceited as well as boorish Homeric origins.
How far is Agamemnon responsible for his tragedy


Thursday, 14 November 2013

Drama of Ideas

Drama of Ideas


"Drama of Ideas", pioneered by George Bernard Shaw, is a type of discussion play in which the clash of ideas and hostile ideologies reveals the most acute problems of social and personal morality. This type of comedy is different from the conventional comedy

Drama of Ideas established George Bernard Shaw, one of the popular dramatist in English literature