Sir Walter Scott, Author of Rob Roy and Ivanhoe
Sir Walter Scott, the literary giant behind Ivanhoe and Waverley, revolutionized historical fiction by blending adventure, romance, and rich historical detail.
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The three basic functions of language definition and examples
Brief post today to look at the different types of language use, and for today’s post, that includes informative, expressive (therefore receptive), and directive.
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.
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.
Gertrude Stein, Avant-Garde Writer and Curator
Gertrude Stein was a groundbreaking writer and influential literary patron whose avant-garde prose challenged traditional narrative forms.
The Beat Generation, Authors, and Their Works
The Beat Generation emerged in the 1950s as a bold response to postwar America’s consumerism and conformity. Writers like Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William S. Burroughs
A Look Beneath the Surface at The Novel Jaws
Published in 1974, Peter Benchley’s Jaws quickly became a bestseller, captivating readers with its gripping tale of a great white shark terrorizing a small beach town.