Arts, Theory, Literature, Criticism, Tourism & News
Arts, Theory, Literature, Criticism, Tourism & News
Shakespeare’s fools and clowns are some of the most memorable and complex characters in his plays. They often provide comic relief but also serve as insightful commentators on the actions …
Read MoreA key works of feminist literature and their contributions to the feminist movement —**Expanding the Feminist Literary Horizon****”Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics” by Bell Hooks** – This book is …
Read MoreWilliam Shakespeare is credited with writing 37 plays, which include comedies, tragedies, histories, and tragicomedies. Here’s a list of these plays:
37 plays by William Shakespeare 4
Comedies:
All’s Well That Ends Well
As …
Read MoreSons of Ben
The “Sons of Ben” refers to a group of poets who were followers and admirers of the English Renaissance poet Ben Jonson. Ben Jonson (1572–1637) was a prominent …
Read MoreCaroline Age Introduction:
The reign of Charles I, the name is derived from “Carolus,” the Latin version of “Charles.” This was the time (caroline age) of the Read More
Robert Herrick (1591-1674) life history major works 6
Robert Herrick (1591–1674)
Robert Herrick (1591–1674) was an English poet best known for his lyric poetry and his connections to the Cavalier poets of …
Read MoreCharles I Life, Religious Issues and English Civil War 8
Charles I
Charles I, born on November 19, 1600, was the second son of James VI of Scotland and I of England. …
Read MoreEnglish Civil War
The English Civil War was a series of conflicts fought between the supporters of the monarchy, known as “Cavaliers,” and the supporters of Parliament, known as “Roundheads.” The …
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Jacobean Age
Jacobean Age
In the Jacobean Age under the reign of James I, various facets of his rule and the cultural milieu are evident. James, previously James VI of Scotland, …
Christopher Marlowe
Christopher Marlowe
Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) was an English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era. He is considered one of the greatest playwrights of the English Renaissance, and …
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