Characteristics of Elizabethan age
ELIZABETHAN AGE In the history of English literature, there are different literary ages. Each age has its own unique identity because of its literary, political and social features.…
Lycidas summary and analysis by John Milton
LYCIDAS John Milton INTRODUCTION John Milton was an English poet and prose writer. He is prominently known for his work Paradise Lost. Milton's other well-known works include Areopagitica, Comus, Paradise…
Irony | Literary Term – Meaning and Example
CLICK HERE TO SEE LITERARY NOTES ON THE OTHER LITERARY TERMS. Tragedy Comedy Aestheticism Myth Chorus Lyrical Ballad Problem Play Pathetic Fallacy Motif IRONY LITERARY DEVICE The term irony…
Masque | Definition, Meaning and Example
MASQUE OTHER LITERARY TERMS: CHORUS MYTH AESTHETICISM COMEDY GENRE TRAGEDY DECORUM THE MASQUE The masque was developed in Renaissance Italy and flourished in England during the reigns of Elizabeth, James…
Background To Poetics by Aristotle
BACKGROUND TO POETICS Aristotle's "Poetics" can be considered the first attempt to defend poetry and performing art in the history of criticism. Aristotle wrote "Poetics" in response to Plato's charges…
The Tyger Summary and Analysis by William Blake
THE TYGER - William Blake INTRODUCTION This is One of the most famous and Impressive of William Blake's poems. The poem is written in sharp Contrast with 'The Lamb'. There…
The Chimney Sweeper by William Blake Summary and Analysis
● Discuss the poem “The Chimney Sweeper” in your own words. ● The poem ‘The chimney sweeper’ depicts the misery of young and innocent children” discuss. THE CHIMNEY SWEEPER…
Decorum Meaning and Example
DECORUM There are other Literary notes on different Literary Terms on our website. Click on the link below to see the page.. COMEDY AESTHETICISM MYTH CHORUS LYRICAL BALLAD MIRACLE…
Fear No More by William Shakespeare Summary and analysis
FEAR NO MORE BY SHAKESPEARE INTRODUCTION Shakespeare is the most famous personality of English literature. He had an unparalleled imagination. His works were written years ago but even today,…
Aristotle’s Instructions to the writers of tragedy
Aristotle's Instructions to the Writers of Tragedy: Aristotle imparts certain instructions to the writer of tragedy stating that writing a tragedy is not an easy job and it demands…