English Literature

The title of a literary creation is decided keeping in view the central idea or dominant theme or the protagonist. In the poem � Nature � by H.W. Longfellow , the role of nature in human life on earth is both the dominant theme and the central idea. The poem is a simile showing a comparison between nature and a caring mother. Nature nurtures human beings from cradle to grave and lulls them to the lap of eternal rest through death and takes them away from their material possessions. In the poem, nature and mother have got merged into one single entity characterized by love, care and affection for her children. As nature is the highlight of the poem from beginning to end, the title � Nature � is highly relevant and apt.           Click here for more English literature notes

We often don�t know what is correct English in day-to-day spoken language. When we are talking about the time of day we need to be careful about how we say it. Unknowingly we say �today morning� instead of �this morning�, �today night� instead of �tonight�. It is crucial to know correct English grammar and correct English usage . So, here are some English grammar tricks :     �          I spoke to my cousin yesterday night . � Wrong �          I spoke to my cousin last night. � Right �          It was raining very heavily yesterday evening. � Wrong �          It was raining very heavily last evening. � Right �          I will be having lunch with my brother today afternoon. � Wrong �          I will be having lunch with my brother this ...

The human civilization is not free from evils. Greed, avarice, jealousy and lust are a few enduring evils in society. However, poverty is greater and more powerful than those evils. Poverty is a curse on the civilization. Though the civilization has come a long way, this social evil still lurks on the surface. Poverty exists in all nations of the world. It has given birth to a particular class in society that is the class of beggars.  In many developing countries like India, beggars are seen begging almost everywhere. Giving alms to beggars is considered a virtue from the perspective of humanity. Is it a virtue or social crime? There is a controversy around it.  Beggars belong to the most deprived and poorest section of society. Giving some pennies to the deprived is no crime from any angle. This kind practice is called philanthropy. Philanthropy is a manifestation of humanity. But some beggars despite being physically able take up beggary as a means of sustenance. They find b...

Newspaper in Digital Age Change is a sign of life. It is the only constant factor in the world. With time rolling on, everything mortal or immortal keeps changing. Similarly, technology is always on the wheels of change. The days of print technology seem to be gone by. Now is the age of digital or web or internet technology in the 21 st century. Newspaper, any age-old product of print technology, is a valuable mode of print communication. But, in present times of Internet people are turning to the web world for instant availability of information. The increasing number of internet users turning to online media for news has raised a debate �Is newspaper valued and read by people in the present digital times?�.  Surveys show that the popularity of newspaper is still intact in Indian and China despite the advancement in Internet technology there. Definitely, there are valid reasons to quote in support of newspapers being read by people. Many people are in the habit of reading newspa...

What is the theme of the Solitary Reaper�s song, according to William Wordsworth? Why is the poet not sure about the exact theme of the reaper�s song? Why could not the poet comprehend the theme of the reaper�s song?     Williams Wordsworth is not sure about the theme of the solitary reaper�s song. By means of his imaginative power, the poet assumes that the theme might be inspired by �old, unhappy, far-off things�. Based on the unhappy past of the civilization, the theme is melancholic in essence. Or, the song pictures the account of the battles fought long ago, according to the poet. On the other hand, he guesses that the theme of the song is associated with the mundane affairs of daily life. It is expressive of human emotions like �sorrow, loss or pain�. There are several various reasons why William Wordsworth is not sure about the theme of the solitary reaper�s song. The language in which the �Highland lass� was singing her song might be unknown to the poet. So, he could...

How has William Wordsworth highlighted the beauty of the solitary reaper�s song? What comparisons has the poet drawn to highlight the beauty of the reaper�s song? William Wordsworth was so touched to the core of his heart by the lyrical beauty of the reaper�s song that he started looking for an ideal match for the song in terms of quality and charm. In his desperate attempt to highlight the soulful melody of the reaper�s song, he compared it to the nightingale�s song and the cuckoo bird�s sweet voice. The voice that nightingales pour out to refresh the weary bands of travelers in the aridity of the Arabian Desert is not as much thrilling as the melancholy song of the solitary reaper . The reaper�s voice is more pleasing and charming than the cuckoo bird�s voice that is said to break the silence of the seas among the far-off Hebrides in spring. Through these picture-perfect comparisons, the poet intended to make us feel the charm and eloquence of the solitary reaper�s song.  More ...

Adverb is one of the significant parts of speech in English grammar. It is among the essential elements that a complete sentence consists of. An adverb modified the meaning of a verb, an adjective or another adverb. Adverbs are of seven types. There are guidelines regarding the position of adverbs in sentences. Many students make mistakes in placing adverbs in a sentence. Placing adverbs rightly in sentences is one of the English grammar tricks that students need to know.    The guidelines on where to place adverbs in sentence:  Adverbs of manner like �well�, �quickly�, �fast�, �carefully� �beautifully�, �wonderfully� etc. are usually placed after the verb or the object in a sentence. For example,  �          He speaks fast . �          She works wonderfully .    �          It is raining incessantly . �      ...