In this article, we’re diving into Samuel Johnson’s poem “London,” his first major splash in the literary scene from way back in 1738. At the time, Johnson was a young […]
The Restoration period in England (1660-1688) witnessed the emergence of a new kind of drama, characterized by wit, satire, and a focus on sexual themes. Restoration drama is notorious for […]
In this post, we’ll dive into the world of Samuel Beckett and the Theatre of the Absurd. You may recall that this movement wasn’t consciously conceived, but Beckett is often […]
The Partition was a violent and unforgettable time, and gender violence was a significant part of it. Women were left homeless, stateless, and without an identity. They were silenced and […]
Contributed by Gale Group Published 1982 I INTRODUCTION The Color Purple, Alice Walker’s third novel, was published in 1982. The novel brought fame and financial success to its author. It also won her […]
Contributed by: Michelle Prebilic Published 1871 I ABOUT THE AUTHOR Born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (pronounced “Dod-son”) on January 27, 1832, in Daresbury, Cheshire, Lewis Carroll was the eldest son of Reverend Charles Dodgson and […]
Contributed by: Paula Johanson Published 1885 I ABOUT THE AUTHOR Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on November 13, 1850. He was dearly fond of his childhood nurse, Alison Cunningham (Cummy), who […]
