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The Nature of Language and Linguistics

The Nature of Language and Linguistics Language is God’s special gift to mankind. Without language human civilization, as we now know it, would

English Literature: Its Background and Development

Introduction English Literature is one of richest literatures of the world. Being the literature of a great nation which, though

English Translation Skills

English Translation Skills Translation is an art, and, like all other arts, it is difficult to master, for it seeks to convey the exact meaning of

Second Year: “The Reverie of poor Susan”

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In ‘The Reverie of poor Susan” we find Wordsworth a champion of the cause of the destitute and the downtrodden. Elaborate. (P.U. 1999,2000) The poem, “The Reverie of poor Susan” has undertones of the “urbanisation phase” that London was

Second Year : William Blake’s poem ‘London

William Blake’s poem ‘London’ is a devastating portrait of a society in which all souls and bodies were trapped, exploited and infected. Discuss! The poem, ‘London’ is a devastating and concise political analysis, delivered with passionate anger, revealing

Second Year : Poison Tree

William Blake’s A Poison Tree: Critique and Appraisal Human beings, along with the ability to reason and question, possess the capacity to hate, and yet also to

First Year: From the life of the folk poet Ysinno

Lakdasa Wikkramasinha ·          Well known for being native in his poetry in both theme and style. ·          His use of language is essentially colored with local idiom. ·          His use of local expressions and idioms expresses his ideas and feelings which the readers get close to the poems. From the life of the folk poet Ysinno ·          Wikkramasigha contrasts the poor, talented poet and the rich feudal lady, in the last stanza the contrast is made to heighten the goodness of the sympathetic lady. It is also possible to interpret the poem as fraught with many at the expense of feuded power. The M anike is not quick to grant the straw she had stacked in “the behind sled” ·          He uses the Sinhala syntax and idiom [“and to the manlike said how poor he was”,...

Second Year :Charge of the Light Brigade Poem Video Lecture

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Second Year : The Open Window Movie

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First Year : Poison Tree

INTRODUCTION A Poison Tree is a poem about the growing anger. It was first published in 1793 and was written by William Blake. He was born on November 28, 1757 in London. Blake married Catherine Boucher at age 25, and she worked with him on most of his artistic creations. Together they published a book of Blake's poems and drawings called  Songs of Innocence . Blake poured his whole being into his work. The lack of public recognition sent him into a severe depression which lasted from 1810-1817, and even his close friends thought him insane. He died on August 12, 1827, and is buried at Bunhill Fields, London. II ANALYSIS Metaphor Title: A Poison  Tree Tree is the metaphor for  anger  which is growing on and on, and finally bears fruit of anger itself. It grows from the small seed to a big deadly tree. Line 5: And I  waterd   it  in fears,               ...

First Year : Fairy tale elements

A  fairy tale  is a fictional story that may feature folkloric characters (such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, witches, giants, and talking animals) and enchantments, often involving a far-fetched sequence of events. The term is also used to describe something blessed with unusual happiness, as in "fairy tale ending" (a happy ending) or "fairy tale romance," though not all fairy tales end happily. Fairy tales are a genre in literature. They have their roots in the oral tradition. Fairy tales with very similar plots, characters, and motifs are found spread across many different cultures ·          Special beginning and/or ending words ~ Once upon a time...and they lived happily ever after. Sometimes, there’s a surprise or unexpected ending. ( Illustrate the ending of Nightingale and the Rose.) Good character ~ Do you see a kind, innocent character? Is the good character clever? Is s/he helped by others? ( In Nig...

First Year :Romantic Poetry #7 Daffodils (I Wander lonely as a cloud) Video Lecture

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Symbolism in Blake's "A Poison Tree"

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Symbolism in Blake's "A Poison Tree"

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First Year : Romantic Poetry Preface Video Lecture

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