Epic in literature: Definition and examples
EPIC WHAT IS EPIC? In simple words just as a ballad is short story in verse the epic is a long story in verse. Epic is a long narrative poem…
Elegy: Meaning and Examples
ELEGY WHAT IS ELEGY? An elegy is a special kind of lyric. A lyric expresses the emotions of the poet and the elegy is an expression of the emotion…
The World is too much with us Summary and analysis by William Wordsworth
THE WORLD IS TOO MUCH WITH US William Wordsworth About the writer: In the history of English literature William Wordsworth is known as a romantic poet. He belongs to the…
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…
This is my play’s last scene summary and analysis
"THIS IS MY PLAY'S LAST SCENE" (HOLY SONNET 6) The present holy Sonnet by John Donne is a prayer of the sinner who finds his end very near and who…
Myth literary term
MYTH In ancient Greece, the term "Mythos" signified any story or plot, whether true or false. Today, a myth is one story in mythology - a system of hereditary…
Labour and exercise by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele summary
LABOUR AND EXERCISE Click here to Watch HINDI summary of Labour and Exercise The essayist opens the present essay with a statement there are two types of bodily labour:…