A TO Z Literary Principles from History of English Literature: Note 11
A TO Z Literary Principles from History of English Literature: Note 10
A TO Z Literary Principles from History of English Literature: Note 9
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A TO Z Literary Principles from History of English Literature: Note 8
a. Lord Byron wrote Ode to Napoleon Bonaparte which was written in 1814, after Napoleon’s abdication of the ‘throne of the world’ when he was on the island of Elba.
"The Spectator" by Addison and Steele: Study of Life and Manners
Observations on Society: Exploring Life and Etiquette in "The Spectator"
The Far-Reaching Influence of The Spectator Essays: Transforming Literature, Language, and Society in the 18th Century
(5)The Spectator is remembered mainly as one of the founders of the modern familiar essays and as a prose style of polish, grace, and elegance.
The Spectator and The Tatler: Pioneers of 18th-Century Periodical Literature
The Spectator: Unmasking Deception and Advocating Simplicity in Life
March 1, 1711, the first number of The Spectator came out." The general purpose of this paper," said the dedication," is to expose the false arts of life, to pull off the disguises of cunning, vanity, and affectation, and to recommend a general simplicity in our dress, our discourse, and our behaviour." There was to be no political news, a significant fact; and it was proved by the instantaneous success of the papers that there was a place for the strictly literary magazine. His best essays approach near to absolute perfection; nor is their excellence more wonderful than their variety. . . . On the Monday we have an allegory as lively and ingenious as Lucian's Auction of Lives; on the Tuesday, an Eastern apologue, as richly colored as the tales of Scheherazade; on the Wednesday, a character described with the skill of La Bruyere; on the Thursday, a scene from common life, equal to the best chapters in the Vicar of Wakefield; on the Friday, some sly Horatian pleasantry on fashionable follies, on hoops, patches, or puppet shows; and on the Saturday, a religious meditation, which will bear a comparison with the finest pages of Massillon.The Spectator's Influence on Social Morality
The Spectator: Illuminating the Life and Manners of the Period
In reading these Spectator papers, the life and manners of the period comes into the limelight. Here is such varied subjects as the status of the country squire, hunting customs, modes of travel, coffee-houses, clubs, theaters, superstitions, condition of politics, the beau, the belle, the dress of the period, the amusements, London life, streets, a fashionable life, gardens, the library, trade, etc. The Roger de Coverley Papers are the most popular portion of The Spectator. Before beginning these essays , one ought to read the first essay published, entitled The Spectator, and trace the resemblance to Addison. The second essay (on The Club) also should be read for the broad outlines of the various characters. Flesh-and-blood pictures of the poor relation in Will Wimble, the merchant in Sir Andrew Free port, the fop in Will Honeycomb, and, best of all, the country gentleman in Sir Roger take form as the reading continues, and as incidents and comments furnish side-lights. The playful humor, the power to vivify the times, the smoothness and elegance of style, the lofty moral sentiment, shrewd observation of character, pointed comments on life and manners, delicate satire, kindly spirit, and gossipy tone, the inexhaustible run of thoughts, the manliness and human sympathy these are a few of the qualities that have commended The Spectator to readers.Essays of Joseph Addison; : Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive. (n.d.). Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/cu31924013167428
Joseph Addison (Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719) | The Online Books Page. (n.d.). Joseph Addison (Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719) | the Online Books Page. https://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/book/lookupname?key=Addison%2C%20Joseph%2C%201672%2D1719
The life and writings of Addison; Samuel Johnson : Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive. (n.d.). Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/lifewritingsofad01maca
A History Of English Prosody Vol. 1 : Saintsbury George : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive. (n.d.). Internet Archive. https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.93134
Charles Lamb's "Essays of Elia" : Study of Personality
Portraits of the Mind: Understanding Charles Lamb's "Essays of Elia"
Introduction: Exploring the Enigmatic Personality of Charles Lamb through "Essays of Elia"
Charles Lamb, a renowned English essayist, captivated readers with his collection of essays titled "Essays of Elia". Published in 1823, these essays provide a glimpse into Lamb's intriguing personality and offer a profound study of his character. As we read the pages of "Essays of Elia," we embark on a journey to unravel the complexities, wit, and unique perspective that define Lamb's captivating persona. In fact, Charles Lamb's "Essays of Elia" is a study of personality. A true follower of Addison is Charles Lamb, whose essays contributed to the "London Magazine" between 1820 and 1825 and published in book form as "Essays of Elia" (1823) and "Last Essays of Elia" (1833), found response in the hearts of all lovers of books. The name "Elia" under which they were written was that of a fellow-clerk in the India House. The first series was printed in 1823, the second, "The Last Essays of Elia," in 1833. Lamb had a particular gift for analyzing character and his sensitivity and perceptiveness made him a valuable critic and friend. Some of his best writings were in "Essays of Elia."
The Life and Times of Charles Lamb: Unraveling the Influences and Experiences that Shaped Lamb's Persona
Literary Style and Themes in "Essays of Elia": Examining Lamb's Unique Writing Style and the Dominant Themes in his Essays
An Insight into Lamb's Wit and Humor: Unveiling Lamb's Wit and Humor as Manifested in "Essays of Elia"
The Depth of Lamb's Reflections: Plunging into the Philosophical and Reflective Nature of Lamb's Essays
Unmasking Lamb's Quirks and Eccentricities: Identifying and Analyzing Lamb's Idiosyncrasies and Unconventional Traits
The Emotional Journey of Charles Lamb: Tracing Lamb's Emotional Spectrum and Personal Struggles Reflected in his Essays
Exploring Lamb's Social and Cultural Commentary: Analyzing Lamb's Observations on Society, Culture, and the Human Condition
Short Story Elements in Charles Lamb's "Essays of Elia"
Charles Lamb is essentially an essayist, but in his "Essays of Elia" are several sketches that bear marks of the short-story structure. "A Dissertation upon Roast Pig" is a combination of essay and story. The introduction gravely announces that the art of roasting was inadvertently discovered; it then gives the story as it is supposed to be found in an old manuscript. This story is the portion to be used in class. It begins about the third sentence and runs half-way through the essay. In reading it we find the series of events, suspense, and the changing-around of situation that mark the true short story. There is much humor. In "Dream-Children: a Reverie", are shown great richness of feeling and delicacy of imagination. Hardly more than a fragile sketch, this bears in it the single impression, movement, and climax of the true short story. Lamb uses beautiful art in his side remarks relative to the acts of the children; he constructs a world of boys and girls and family background and all out of fancy. These little boys and girls of Lamb's imagination are worth meeting.Conclusion: Understanding Charles Lamb's Complex Personality through the "Essays of Elia"
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A TO Z Literary Principles from History of English Literature: Note 7
A TO Z Literary Principles from History of English Literature: Notes 6
Literary Terms: Satire, Interludes, Tragedy, Tragi-comedy, Comedy, Farce
Satire
Interludes
Tragi-comedy
Comedy
Farce
Conclusion:
Ten Common Literary Terms: Renaissance, Reformation, Wordsworthian definition of poetry ,Poetic justice, Epic, Mock epic, Sonnet, Ode, Elegy, Ballad
1. Renaissance:
2. Reformation:
3. Wordsworthian definition of poetry
4. Poetic justice
5. Epic
6. Mock epic
7. Sonnet
sonnet variant:
- Petrarchan/ Italian:It consists of an octave(a b b a, a b b a,) and a sestet, or six-line stanza (c d e c d e, or c d c d c d, or c d e d c).
- English, or Shakespearean: Its rhyme scheme is a b a b, c d c d, e f e f, g g.
8. Ode
9. Elegy
10.Ballad
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