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Romantic elements v Victorian elements in Wuthering Heights

Posted on June 24, 2016June 18, 2019 by admin

Emily Bronte’s novel Wuthering Heights is a key text in the English literary canon.  The first and last novel of the short-lived life and career of Emily Bronte, the novel lends itself to analysis through various disciplines such as psychoanalysis, race, gender and cultural studies.  For example, it could be read under the feminist framework…

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Edgar Allan Poe’s Eleonora: Summary & Analysis

Posted on June 21, 2016May 20, 2019 by admin

Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most illustrious litterateurs to have graced the art in the United States of America.  His short stories and poems were enjoyed by the public during his own life time as they are still relished posthumously.  His two greatest artistic gifts are his perceptiveness of psychological nuances and his…

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Comparing Percy Bysshe Shelley’s main purpose in ‘Alastor’ with that of William Wordsworth’s ‘Resolution and Independence’

Posted on June 21, 2016 by admin

A quest for intimate truths about nature is at the center of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poem Alastor, first published in 1816.  This 720 line long poem has strong allusions to Roman mythology, starting with its title Alastor.  The poem is about the adventure in search of truth of a poet, whose actions are inspired by…

The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente

Posted on June 21, 2016May 28, 2019 by admin

Geopolitical equations toward the end of the 19th century were as complex as it was fragile.  The two broad groupings were the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance. These two distinct groupings came into existence in 1882 and lasted till the First World War.  But even among alliance partners, there were conflicts of interest and…

Invention, mechanism & evolution of Vaccines

Posted on June 21, 2016 by admin

Vaccines are ‘miracle’ medications that have saved millions of human lives in the short history of its usage. At different stages in modern history, vaccines have addressed various diseases.  For example, hundred years ago it was employed to control diphtheria in young children.  Half a century back, polio was the greatest scare for children, and…

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What advantages and disadvantages might a World Government have?

Posted on June 20, 2016 by admin

The idea of a World Government has been in currency for more than half a century. Though very idealistic, many practical geo-political considerations and private economic interests have come in the way of its fulfilment. The subject continues to be debated in academic institutions in North America and Europe, with various proposals being made for…

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Theological Inquiry: Night by Elie Wiesel

Posted on June 20, 2016 by admin

The Holocaust is without doubt the greatest human tragedy of the twentieth century.  The literature surrounding Holocaust speak of the profound alienation of personality and loss of divine faith experienced by those affected.  Those who survived to record these experiences are both lucky and unlucky.  They are unlucky in that they had to continue to…

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The appeal of Marilyn Monroe

Posted on June 20, 2016 by admin

Introduction  Marilyn Monroe is one of the biggest celebrities of 20th century America.  From baseball stars to movie actors, men of all ages and professions were awed by her beauty and sex appeal. Even the Heads of State were not immune to her charm, as it is an open secret that John F. Kennedy had…

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Whiteman by Tony D’Souza: A review

Posted on June 20, 2016 by admin

Tony D’Souza is one of the fresh young writers to have emerged in the American literary scene in the last decade.  Born to an Indian father and an American Caucasian mother, his mixed racial identity makes a subtle appearance in his works.  In his much acclaimed novel Whiteman, for example, the protagonist Jack Diaz, who…

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Michael Jackson: A Brief Biography

Posted on June 20, 2016 by admin

Introduction: Michael Jackson, without doubt, is one of the greatest entertainers of all time.  He is most remembered for the ecstatic energy of his musical performances.  He was as proficient in his dance moves as he was smooth and superlative in his singing.  His talents extended to writing lyrics for his own songs as well….

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