Here’s a detailed summary of Cleanth Brooks’s essay "The Formalist Critics" from  Literary Theory: An Anthology (Third Edition), edited by Julie Rivkin and Michael Ryan.   …

Here are 20 MCQs on Indian Writing in English for UGC NET English, with short explanations.  1. Who is considered the father of Indian English novel?   a) R.K. Narayan   b) Mulk Raj …

Let's delve into a detailed explanation of key literary periods and their defining characteristics: 🔴 1. The Renaissance (c. 14th - 17th Centuries) Historical Context : This per…

The Postmodernism in English literature emerged in the mid-20th century, largely as a response to the disillusionment following World War II and the limitations of modernist ideals. While modern…

MCQs on Postmodern Literature for UGC NET English preparation.  1. Who among the following is most closely associated with the concept of hyperreality?   A. Roland Barthes   B. Jean…