Essay – Page 2 – Literary Ocean

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A dystopian novel is a subgenre of speculative fiction that portrays an oppressive and dehumanising society in the near or distant future. These novels often explore themes of totalitarianism, social…

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Stream of Consciousness; Its Rise, Characteristics, Examples

The stream of consciousness novel is an improved and more delicate form of the psychological novel, which Richardson, George Eliot, Mrs. Gaskell, and many others treated long before. The term…

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A short note on the term ‘narcissism’

The term ‘narcissism’ refers to an intense form of self-regard, or attraction to one’s image. The term is derived from Ancient Greek mythology, which tells of a young man called…

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What is Meistergesang; definition and famous poets

Meistergesang is German poetry for singing to melodies. The Meistersinger were mostly burghers of the 14th, 15th, and 16th c. and were organized into guilds on a hierarchical basis. In…

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King James IV of Scotland (1473- 1513): Biography and Influences

King James IV of Scotland, born on March 17, 1473, was the son of James III and Margaret of Denmark. He ascended to the throne in 1488, following the death…

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Definition of Limerick definition, features and famous examples

Limerick: This is a short poem of five lines only, the one generally written in anapestic meters, with occasional variations. The theme is usually comical or humorous, while the technique…

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Discuss the term The term “repressive tolerance” by Herbert Marcuse

The term “repressive tolerance” refers to the passive acceptance of social and governmental practices, policies and actions which restrict freedom in an absolute sense. The Frankfurt School theorist Herbert Marcuse coined this…

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What is an epinicion; definition and famous poets

Epinicion: An epinicion is a triumphal song or ode that commemorates a victory, most notably those achieved at the Olympic Games or in honor of a victor in war. The word…

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A short note on Thomas Carlyle’s work “Sartor Resartus”

Sartor Resartus is Thomas Carlyle’s original work, written in 1833 and 1834. The work is deeply personal and could be viewed as an allegorical autobiography, despite its Germanic method and…

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Discuss the term différance by Jacques Derrida and its meaning

French philosopher Jacques Derrida coined the term ‘différance’. He explicitly rules out calling it a concept for the condition of possibility for meaning. As he explains in the invaluable collection…

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