Introduction Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” stands as a monumental work of literature, offering a sweeping portrayal of Russian society…
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Introduction F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “Tender Is the Night” is a haunting exploration of the American Dream’s dark underbelly. Published in…
Introduction Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart” stands as a monumental work in African literature, offering a profound exploration of colonial…
In a world filled with constant distractions and material pursuits, the quest for true meaning and enlightenment remains as relevant…
Cultural studies profoundly impacted literary criticism by analyzing the role of literature within wider systems of meaning, power, and social…
Formalism and new criticism were influential literary theories that emerged in the early 20th century. They shifted focus toward the…
Feminist literary theory has undergone major developments since Virginia Woolf examined Shakespeare’s imaginary sister. Today, intersectional analysis enriches feminist criticism…
Post-structuralism refers to a philosophical and literary movement that emerged in the 1960s as a response to structuralism. In this…
Structuralism in literary theory, influenced by modern linguistics and cultural studies, delves into the underlying systems that govern narratives and…
What is Postmodernist Literature? Postmodernist literature refers to a style of writing that emerged in the mid-20th century, primarily in…
