Pride and Prejudice – Summary, Themes & Analysis

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

John Donne John DonneJohn Donne metaphysical poet John DonneJohn Donne metaphysical poet  Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen – An In-Depth Literary and Exam-Based Study              Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is one of the most celebrated novels in English literature, admired for its sharp social commentary, memorable characters, and a … Read more

King Lear – Summary, Characters & Complete Analysis

King Lear by William Shakespeare

John DonneJohn Donne metaphysical poet John DonneJohn Donne metaphysical poet   Introduction to King Lear As your literature tutor, let me tell you this clearly: King Lear is not just a tragedy—it is one of the darkest and most profound plays ever written in English literature. Written by William Shakespeare around 1605–1606, the play explores … Read more

Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen – 19th Century Drama

Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen

Modernism in literaturemodernist writers Introduction to Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler is one of the most psychologically complex and intellectually demanding plays in modern drama. Written by Henrik Ibsen and first performed in 1891, the play marked a turning point in theatrical history because it rejected melodrama and moral simplification. Instead, Ibsen presents a disturbing portrait … Read more

The 7 Soliloquies in Hamlet – Detailed Explanation

Soliloquies in Hamlet

John Donne Modernism in literaturemodernist writers Soliloquies are the heart of Hamlet by William Shakespeare. Through soliloquies, Shakespeare allows the audience to enter Hamlet’s mind. These speeches reveal Hamlet’s inner conflict, emotional pain, philosophical depth, and moral struggle. Without soliloquies, Hamlet would lose its psychological power. Shakespeare uses soliloquies to: ·       Reveal Hamlet’s true thoughts … Read more

Hamlet – Complete Summary & Analysis

Hamlet by William Shakespeare

John Donne John Donne Modernism in literature Hamlet by William Shakespeare – A Complete and In-Depth Literary Study Hamlet by William Shakespeare is one of the greatest and most complex tragedies ever written in English literature. First performed around 1600–1601, the play goes far beyond a simple revenge story. It explores the human mind, moral … Read more

Modern Age in English Literature

what is modern age in english literature

John Donneliterature John Donneliterature Modernism in literature WHAT IS MODERN AGE IN ENGLISH LITERATURE Introduction to the Modern Age When students ask “What is Modern Age in English Literature?”, they are really asking about one of the most complex, experimental, and revolutionary periods in literary history. The Modern Age marks a sharp break from traditional … Read more

What is Romanticism in English Literature? Themes, writers and Techniques

Romanticism in english literature

John DonneModernism in literaturesymbolism movementliterature   Introduction Romanticism in English literature is one of those movements that you can feel even before you fully understand it. The moment you read a line like Wordsworth’s “My heart leaps up,” or Keats’ lush descriptions of nature, you immediately sense something deeper—something emotional, imaginative, and beautifully human. Romanticism … Read more

The Wild Duck — Summary, Themes & Literary Analysis

John DonneModernism in literaturesymbolism movementliterature 1. Introduction: The Wild Duck Henrik Ibsen’s play The Wild Duck remains one of the most intriguing and multi-layered works in modern drama. Its complex narrative, interwoven with themes of truth, illusion, and the impact of buried secrets, not only challenges the audience’s perceptions but also mirrors the complexities of … Read more

My Last Duchess by Robert Browning: Summary, Analysis, Themes & Stanza-wise Explanation

My Last Duchess by Robert Browning

John Donne John Donne John DonneJohn Donne metaphysical poetJohn Donne themes John Donne John Donne Modernism in literaturemodernist writers Background of “My Last Duchess” “My Last Duchess” by Robert Browning is one of the most famous dramatic monologues in English literature. First published in 1842 in Browning’s collection Dramatic Lyrics, the poem is set in … Read more

Post Modernism In English Literature: A Friendly Guide to Its Features, Themes, Techniques & Writers

Post modernism -Michel Foucault

John DonneModernism in literaturesymbolism movementPollutionliterature literature literature literaturebritish literaturebritish   What is Post Modernism? Post modernism is a broad, often tricky-to-define movement that started after World War II, roughly in the 1950s-60s, and shook up the world of literature, art, and culture. In literature, post modernism is all about breaking rules, questioning reality, mixing genres, … Read more