Riya Bhatt

    "The Nightingale and the Rose" About the Author Oscar Wilde was a famous Irish poet and playwright. He was born on October 16, 1854, in Ireland and passed away on November 30, 1900, in France at the age of 46. Wilde is best known for his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray and his play The Importance of Being Earnest. He was admired for his sharp wit, unique style, and bold personality but faced hardship due to his imprisonment for homosexuality, which was a criminal offense at the time. About the Story "The Nightingale and the Rose" is a fairy tale by Oscar Wilde, published in his 1888 collection The Happy Prince and Other Tales. The story is about love—its beauty, its sacrifice, and its heartbreak. It shows two kinds of love: the pure, selfless love of the Nightingale and the shallow, materialistic love of the Professor’s daughter. The tale follows a young Student who is in love with the Professor’s daughter. She promises to dance with him at the Prince’s ball, b...

    Heart of Darkness   About the Author Joseph Conrad, born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski on December 3, 1857, in Berdychiv (modern-day Ukraine), was a Polish-British novelist. He is considered one of the greatest writers in the English language, despite it being his third language after Polish and French. Conrad’s works often explore themes of human morality, imperialism, and the psychological struggles of individuals. He passed away on August 3, 1924, in England. His notable works include  Lord Jim ,  Nostromo , and  Heart of Darkness . About the Story Heart of Darkness , published in 1899, is one of Joseph Conrad's most celebrated works. It is a novella that delves into the darkness of the human soul and critiques European imperialism. Set in the late 19th century, the story follows Charles Marlow, a sailor, as he narrates his journey into the African Congo to find Kurtz, an ivory trader who has lost his sanity and morality in the wilderness. Through...

    "La Belle Dame sans Merci" Hello everyone.... Welcome to this blog in this blog we are going to explain the title of poem "La Belle Dame sans Merci" this poem written by English poet John Keats. This task is a part of thinking activity. Introduction of Author : John Keats (1795-1821) was a prominent English Romantic poet known for his vivid imagery and sensuous descriptions in his work. Despite his brief life, he produced a remarkable body of poetry, including celebrated works like "Ode to a Nightingale," "Ode on a Grecian Urn," and "To Autumn." His poetry often explores themes of beauty, mortality, and nature. Although Keats received little acclaim during his lifetime, he is now regarded as one of the greatest poets in the English language. His work significantly influenced subsequent literature and continues to be widely studied and admired. About Poem : "La Belle Dame sans Merci" is a ballad written by John Keats in 181...

"Since There's No Help" Hello Readers... Welcome to this blog in this blog we are going to analyse the poem "Since there's no help" by Michael Drayton. In this blog i tried to analyse the poem and discuss some major themes and Literary devices of poem. This task is a part of thinking activity.  About Author : Michael Drayton (1563-1631) was an English poet known for his works during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Born in Hartshill, Warwickshire, Drayton's poetry covers a wide range of genres, including historical and topographical verse, sonnets, and pastoral poetry. One of his most famous works is "Poly-Olbion" (1612, 1622), an extensive topographical poem celebrating the geography, history, and legends of England and Wales. Drayton's "Idea's Mirror" (1594) and "Idea" (1599) are collections of sonnets reflecting the influence of the Italian and English sonnet traditions. Drayton was also associated with the lite...

    "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" Hello everyone... Welcome to this blog, through this blog you can find analysis of short story, major themes and some brief information about author. This task is a part of thinking activity  Introduction of Author :  Leo Tolstoy, born on September 9, 1828, at Yasnaya Polyana in Russia, was a renowned novelist and philosopher best known for "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." His early works were semi-autobiographical, and his later life was marked by a profound spiritual transformation, leading to his development of Christian anarchism focused on non-violence and simple living. His ideas influenced figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Married to Sophia Behrs, with whom he had 13 children, Tolstoy's later years were marked by personal and ideological conflicts. He died on November 20, 1910, leaving a lasting literary and philosophical legacy. Major works :- Here are some major works of Leo Tolstoy 1). ...

   "David Copperfield" Hello everyone... Welcome to this blog in this blog we are going to explore the theme Good vs Evil with reference of the novel "David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens this task assigned by Gaijan sir as a part of thinking activity. In this blog you can find out some brief information about novel and author.  About Author :  Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a renowned English novelist and social critic, famous for his vivid characters and social commentary. His major works include "Oliver Twist," "David Copperfield," "A Tale of Two Cities," and "Great Expectations." Dickens's writing, known for its humor and critique of social injustices, was immensely popular during his lifetime. He also gave public readings that were well-received. Despite personal challenges, including a troubled marriage, Dickens's legacy endures through his influential and widely adapted literary works. He died in 1870 and is b...