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Niklas Luhmann (1927-1998) German sociologist: Biography and famous works
Niklas Luhmann (1927-1998) was a German sociologist and systems theorist. Luhmann is renowned for his attempt to develop a sociological model capable of accounting for every aspect of contemporary society. His work is enormously influential, particularly in Germany, where it rivals Jurgen Habermas’ dominance of the social sciences. Luhmann was born in Luneberg in northern Germany.…
May 6, 20250Comments
Essay
Dystopian novel: Definition, key aspects and examples
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 control, technology, and the potential consequences of human actions. They contrast sharply with the ideals of a utopian society, highlighting the negative aspects of human…
May 3, 20250Comments
Poem
The Lucy Poems by William Wordsworth
‘Lucy poems’ refer to a group of five poems by William Wordsworth, most of which were written in Germany in the exceptionally cold winter of 1798-9. This group includes ‘She dwelt among the untrodden ways’, ‘Strange fits of passion have I known’, ‘A slumber did my spirit seal’, ‘Three years she grew in sun and…
May 1, 20250Comments
Poem
Discuss about Parnassus Plays
Parnassus Plays is the name given to a group of three satiric comedies produced between 1598 and 1602 by students of St John’s College, Cambridge. It consists of The Pilgrimage to Parnassus, The Return from Parnassus, and The Return from Parnassus Or the Scourage of Simony.  The second and third plays are sometimes referred to as Part One and Part…
May 1, 20250Comments
Poem
Critical appreciation of the poem ‘Dover Beach’ by Matthew Arnold
Matthew Arnold, a Victorian intellectual, though known more as a critical celebrity has to his credit some well-reputed poems, including The Scholar Gipsy, Thyrsis and Dover Beach. All those poems bear out his attitude to Victorian life, to its shabbiness and materialistic glosses. They also constitute what is better known as Arnold’s critical thesis that “poetry is at bottom…
May 1, 20250Comments