Introduction- Imagine receiving advice from someone who truly understands sadness—not the kind who tells you to “cheer up” or “look on the bright side,” but someone who says, “Feel it. All of it. There’s something precious here if you’re brave enough to look.” That’s what John Keats offers us in “Ode on Melancholy,” written in […]
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Introduction- There is no rule book that life offers. It presents unexpected challenges at rather inappropriate times- failed exam, broken relationship with someone, a family crisis, or dreams that fail before your eyes. However, some people not only survive such episodes but they come out with enhanced strength. What helps to achieve such results? Resilience.
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Introduction- Imagine stepping into tomorrow: a world where you could slip through time itself, plant humanity’s flag on alien worlds, or sit across from a machine that thinks, feels, and dreams just like you do. Science fiction and speculative fiction do well in these areas. These kinds of stories do something amazing: they move our
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Introduction- The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe is also among the most powerful and thought-provoking plays of the Elizabethan period. The next passage gives an in-depth analysis of this classic tragedy, in which a very successful scholar, Doctor Faustus, is seeking endless knowledge and power, and he makes a deadly agreement with
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Introduction- Here’s the truth: self-care isn’t about bubble baths and face masks. I mean, those things are nice, but that’s not what we’re really talking about here. Self-care is what you do to stay okay. It’s how you recharge when life drains your battery. It’s the small things you do to keep your head above
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Introduction- Just believe in determination as that fire within you that cannot be put off despite the wind blowing. It is not merely a desire; it is actually rising up every single day and putting in effort towards it, when nothing appears to be right. I mean, you get that sensation when you are attempting
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Introduction- Imagine losing a fellow artist whose brilliance you deeply admired—someone cut down in the prime of life. This is the heartbreak that drove Percy Bysshe Shelley to write “Adonais” in 1821, one of the most beautiful elegies in English literature. This 495-line poem mourns John Keats, who died at just 25 from tuberculosis. Shelley,
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Introduction- William Blake (1757-1827) was an English poet, painter, engraver, and visionary who saw the world differently from most. Born in London to a working-class family with nonconformist religious beliefs, Blake showed remarkable artistic talent from an early age. At fourteen, he became an engraver’s apprentice, later studying at the Royal Academy. During his lifetime,
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Introduction- Welcome to an exploration of two forces that have shaped English drama for centuries: tragedy and comedy. These aren’t just theatrical categories—they’re mirrors held up to human nature itself. Tragedy shows us noble characters brought low by their own flaws or the cruelty of fate, making us feel both pity and fear. Comedy, meanwhile,
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Introduction- Life can be tough and unpredictable, but staying positive gives us something to hold onto. Being optimistic isn’t just about being naturally cheerful—it’s actually a way of looking at life that affects how we act and how we treat others. It’s a mindset that helps us see what’s possible and deal with whatever comes
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