Understanding Victorian Literature (1837-1901)
Victorian literature, spanning the reign of Queen Victoria, is marked by its exploration of social issues, moral dilemmas, and psychological depth.
Month: July 2020
The Transcendentalist Movement (1836-1860)
The Transcendentalist Movement of the 19th century championed self-reliance, intuition, and a deep connection with nature.
Explaining The Romantic Movement in Literature (1790-1850)
The Romantic Movement reshaped literature by celebrating emotion, individuality, and the sublime beauty of nature. Rejecting Enlightenment rationalism, Romantic writers like Wordsworth, Byron, and Poe explored passion and rebellion.
Gulliver’s Travels, A Satirical Ride and Social Commentary
onathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels (1726) is more than a fantastical adventure—it’s a sharp satire of politics, science, and human folly. Through Gulliver’s encounters with tiny Lilliputians, towering Brobdingnagians, and hyper-rational Houyhnhnms, Swift dismantles the arrogance of European society.
Literary Analysis: “A Modest Proposal” by Jonathan Swift
When Jonathan Swift published A Modest Proposal in 1729, he delivered one of the most scathing and unforgettable works of satire in literary history. Disguised as a rational economic argument, the essay proposes a grotesque solution to Irish poverty—selling and eating children.
Jonathan Swift, Satirist and Fantasist
Jonathan Swift, one of the greatest satirists in literary history, used sharp wit and irony to critique politics, society, and human nature.
Literary Biois: F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald lived as boldly as the characters he created—chasing success, battling inner demons, and capturing the essence of the Roaring Twenties.
The Life of Ernest Hemingway: Modernist, Realist, Storyteller
Ernest Hemingway, one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century, was known for his sparse prose and adventurous life.
Maya Angelou, author of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”
Maya Angelou’s work transcends literature, blending poetry, memoir, and activism to give voice to resilience, identity, and freedom.
H.D., Poet and Imagist Writer
Explore the life and work of H.D. (Hilda Doolittle), a key figure in the Imagist movement and Modernist poetry.