English literature

Catalogue a. Three relevant monographs. Novak, Maximillian E. Daniel Defoe: Master of Fictions: His Life and Ideas. Oxford: Oxford UP, 2001. Oxford Scholarship Online. Web. 1 Oct. 2014. - Found from Oxford Scholarship Online Novak, Professor of English Literature at the University of California, examines the life of Defoe and constantly links Defoe’s life experiences with Robinson Crusoe, Moll Flanders, Colonel Jack, and Roxana. This book serves as a comprehensive biography of Defoe supported with many

During literature class, where we read narrative that goes from the middle ages to the present, I noted that in many writings, several words appeared constantly in different stories from different authors that nowadays, are less used or uncommon. Including “bosom”, “alas”, “nay”, “gay”. Where “bosom” was used to refer to the chest as the seat of emotions. “Alas” used an exclamation to express sorrow, grief, pity, or concern. These words were commonly used in the Middle English 1225-75. “Nay” is a

“The Great War” and “The War to End All Wars,” completely altered the Western world at its foundation. Nearly 65 million soldiers from 30 countries fought altogether. Not only were empires altered, but literature was altered as well. Overall, the Great War utterly revolutionized British literature and radically changed it at its core. World War I was a turning point in history. It began abruptly with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian terrorist organization in 1914. However

Literature covers a range of techniques which assist students to scaffold and extend students reading comprehension, not only in junior years of school but also in their middle schooling years. This essay will look in particular at level 10 English and what specific areas need to be addressed and achieved within the Victorian curriculum. Three texts have been chosen which include; Dear America: letters home from Vietnam, The Hunger Games and into Thin Air, all of which take a postmodern approach

Modernism refers to the radical shift in aesthetic and cultural sensibilities evident in the art and literature of the early 20th century, approximately between 1890 and 1860. Modernism marks a distinctive breakthrough from Victorian morality. Modernism stemmed from depression that had resulted from the tragic outcomes of World War 1. Moreover, modernists made language central to artistic exploration and focused on the individual and his alienation and confusion. Stream of consciousness is a postmodernist

To get to the bottom of everything, the background knowledge must be built up before anything. The Modernist Period came to English Literature around the beginning of the twentieth century and marked its way with groundbreaking ways of viewing tradition and worldly views. A series of events would have been happening around this time to shape such views; one such event would be named the War to End All Wars. World War I had just broke out and continued to ravage Europe from the years 1914 through

When the decision had to been made with the requirement of it had to be a British Topic? What had come to mind was of the many classic works of English literature that has stand the test of time and are critically acclaimed classics works. These English works that have stand the test of time are such as: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin and The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The writer I come to choose was William Shakespeare. Where William Shakespeare was

People often struggle to face adversity in their life. In their confrontation of these adverse moments and the many obstacles, people formulate opinions about the unhappiness that stems from this. In the world of English literature, authors take this opportunity to express how the evils of the world lead to human suffering and misery through their literary pieces. These authors include John Milton, Alexander Pope, and Samuel Johnson. In Paradise Lost, An Essay on Man, and Rasselas, respectively,

“Why should someone study British literature in their senior year of high school? Why would anyone need another history course in their schedule?” These are the thoughts that had gone through my head as I entered into English IV in September 2016. English, in the past, hadn’t been my favorite course. Analyzing poems, reading Shakespeare, and interpreting an author’s style in a novel are not activities I partake in during my free time, so doing them in class for grades was quite the chore. That is

My expectations from this class is not only because it is a requirement for school but also to help me develop writing skills and improve my way of critical thinking. English 1301, or Ap English Literature as it is known at my school, is a requirement to fulfill my 4 years of an English credit. I chose this class because I believe I am capable of taking it and understanding the information I will be learning throughout the academic year. Being a requirement wasn’t the only reason why i chose this