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The blog November 2026
Study notes, close readings and exam-focused essays on English literature, literary theory and poetry.
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Anniversary by Ted Hughes Introduction: Ted Hughes’ poems are renowned for their emotional depth and vivid imagery. Among these, ‘Anniversary’ stands out as a masterpiece of emotional complexity...
This quiz tests what you know about Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess" (1842), a dramatic monologue in which the Duke of Ferrara shows a visitor a portrait of his dead wife and reveals his jealousy and cruelty.
What makes T.S. Eliot’s ‘Burnt Norton’ a timeless masterpiece of modernist poetry? This profound meditation on time, spirituality, and human consciousness continues to captivate readers and scholars alike....
Jay Asher’s ‘13 Reasons Why‘ is one of the most controversial young adult novels of our time, sparking intense debates about its portrayal of suicide, mental health, and...
What makes Robert Browning’s ‘A Woman’s Last Word’ a masterpiece of Victorian poetry? At its heart, this poem masterfully explores the complex dynamics between love, power, and silence...
The Calcutta Chromosome by Amitav Ghosh is a genre-defying journey through time, science, and mysticism. At its core, this novel interweaves multiple narratives spanning different eras, centered around...
Introduction to The Forest of Enchantments In The Forest of Enchantments by award-winning author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, we witness the Ramayana not just as a tale of divine...
Introduction The Sundarbans, a huge mangrove forest that sits on the border of India and Bangladesh, grabs the attention of writers, environmentalists, and policymakers. From its depiction in...
Introduction Amitav Ghosh’s book “The Glass Palace” gives a wide look at Myanmar’s (once called Burma’s) past, from when the Konbaung Dynasty fell in 1885 to the late...
Introduction to “Sea of Poppies” by Amitav Ghosh “The Sea of Poppies” stands out as an excellent book by Amitav Ghosh that takes readers on an incredible trip...