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NATURE AND THE SUBLIME IN ROMANTIC POETRY

Genre, Poetry / /

This blog explores how Romantic poets turned mountains, storms, oceans, and quiet autumn fields into gateways to the sublime—experiences of awe, terror, and spiritual insight that go far beyond simple beauty. Moving from Burke and Kant’s theories to close readings of Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, and Keats, it shows how nature becomes a living presence, moral teacher, and mirror of the inner self in their poetry.

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FEMINISM AND GENDER IN ENGLISH LITERATURE: KEY TEXTS, THEORIES, AND THEMES

English Literature, Genre / /

Feminism and gender in English literature reveal how stories shape and challenge ideas about power, identity, and whose lives are considered valuable. From medieval epics to contemporary fiction, writers reimagine women’s roles, question rigid masculinity, and explore intersectional experiences of race, class, and sexuality. This article offers an accessible guide to key theories, landmark texts, and evolving representations that show how literature can both reinforce inequality and inspire social change.

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EXPLORING COLONIALISM IN ENGLISH LITERATURE

“EXPLORING COLONIALISM IN ENGLISH LITERATURE: FROM EMPIRE TO POSTCOLONIAL VOICES.”

English Literature, Genre / /

Colonialism has profoundly shaped English literature, with many classic works justifying the empire and portraying colonized peoples as inferior. However, postcolonial literature emerged as a powerful response, offering new voices and perspectives from formerly colonized nations, reclaiming history, and challenging imperial narratives.

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WAR AND CONFLICT IN 20TH CENTURY ENGLISH LITERATURE

English Literature, Genre / /

Twentieth-century English literature uses war and conflict not only to chronicle battles but to probe deep psychological, social, and moral wounds, transforming narrative form and challenging audiences to confront trauma, memory, and ethical ambiguity. Through works by figures like Wilfred Owen, Virginia Woolf, and George Orwell, these texts create lasting conversation about identity, resilience, and the lingering impact of violence.

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“Exploring the Worlds of Science and Speculative Fiction in English Literature”

English Literature, Genre / /

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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The Evolution of Tragedy and Comedy in English Literature

Drama, English Literature, Genre, Tragedy / /

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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Evolution of English Short Stories Through Centuries

English Literature, Genre / /

Introduction- The short story is a concise form of prose fiction, typically shorter than a novel, focusing on a single incident or series of linked events, with a self-contained plot that builds to a moment of revelation or crisis. It often features limited characters and settings, emphasizing the economy of language and implication over explicit

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Tracing English Novel’s Journey Through Time

English Literature, Genre / /

Introduction- A novel is a long written story that looks at characters, events, and ideas and weaves together complicated stories about how people live. Epic poetry is renowned for its immense, mythical scope, while medieval romances are about knights’ adventures. Novels, on the other hand, are about actual people and the challenges they face every

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