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John Banville (1945- ) is an Irish novelist, short story writer. He was born in Wexford, where he received his secondary education at St Peter’s College. He worked successively as…

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Thomas Love Peacock and his famous Works

Thomas Love Peacock (1785-1866) was a satirist, essayist, and poet, the son of a London glass merchant, though brought up by his mother. He had published two volumes of verse…

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What is Burlesque? Definition, and Examples

The term “burlesque” derives from the Italian burlesco, from burla, ‘ridicule’ or joke’. Burlesque is a literary, dramatic, or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of…

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Thomas Hughes (1822-96); biography and famous works

Thomas Hughes (1822-96) was a British novelist, author and social reformer. He was born on October 20, 1822, in Uffington, Berkshire, England. He was educated at Rugby School and Oriel…

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David Garrick; English actor, playwright and his famous works

David Garrick (19 February 1717-20 January 1779) was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager, and producer. He was born in Hereford, Herefordshire, England. He was educated in Lichfield and then…

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Frances Trollope (1780-1863) English novelist: Biography, Famous Novels and Influences

Early Life and Background: Frances Trollope (1780-1863) was an English novelist, writer, and social critic. She is best known for her works of fiction and travel literature, as well as her…

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Write down on The Stationers’ Register: Its Purpose, Establishment and Importance

The Stationers’ Register, also known as the Stationers’ Company Register, was a historic record maintained by the Worshipful Company of Stationers, a London guild of printers, booksellers, and publishers. The…

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Discuss the concept “The Personal Heresy” by C.S. Lewis

“The Personal Heresy” is a thought-provoking essay written by the renowned British author and scholar, C.S. Lewis. First published in 1939, this essay emerged as a significant contribution to literary…

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He stood lonely in the searching sunshine; and he looked beyond the great light of a…of illusions.” Explain it from The Lagoon

In this concluding passage of his short story The Lagoon, Joseph Conrad focuses the profound tragedy in the life of his hero Arsat and reflects symbolically on the illusion of the…

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Difference between Mystery or Miracle play and Morality play

Mystery play or Miracle play Versus Morality play 1. For Mystery play, materials are drawn from scriptural accounts or the lives of saints – from the Testaments, Old and New- and…

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Author John Banville and his Famous Works

Thomas Love Peacock and his famous Works

What is Burlesque? Definition, and Examples

Thomas Hughes (1822-96); biography and famous works

David Garrick; English actor, playwright and his famous works

Frances Trollope (1780-1863) English novelist: Biography, Famous Novels and Influences

Write down on The Stationers’ Register: Its Purpose, Establishment and Importance

Discuss the concept “The Personal Heresy” by C.S. Lewis

He stood lonely in the searching sunshine; and he looked beyond the great light of a…of illusions.” Explain it from The Lagoon

Difference between Mystery or Miracle play and Morality play