Riya Bhatt

  "The Great Gatsby" by  F. Scott Fitzgerald Hello everyone.... This blog assigned by Dilip Barad sir. In which I am going to discuss the famous novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald and some Questions & Answers releted to the novel. About the writer:  F. Scott Fitzgerald, born Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald in 1896, was a prominent American novelist and short story writer whose works epitomize the Jazz Age in the United States. His most famous novel, "The Great Gatsby," remains a timeless classic, revered for its vivid depiction of the decadence and moral ambiguity of the Roaring Twenties. Fitzgerald's writing delves into the complexities of the American Dream, exploring themes of wealth, love, and the pursuit of happiness against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. His prose is characterized by its lyrical beauty and profound insight into human nature, capturing the essence of an era marked by excess and disillusionment. Despite f...

  Indian Aesthetic Hello everyone.... This blog is a thinking activity given by Dilip Barad sir . In this blog I am going to write about Indian poetics, and about various schools like Rasa, Dhvani, Auchitya, Vakrokti, Riti, Alankar. Introduction Indian aesthetic, deeply rooted in the language of Sanskrit, emanates from the profound essence of poetic potency and the intricate nuances of meaning. It serves as a quintessential representation of Indian culture, embodying a rich tapestry of artistic expression and philosophical insights. This aesthetic philosophy serves as a guiding light, shaping the creation and appreciation of diverse forms of art, literature, music, dance, and sensory experiences, weaving together a vibrant tapestry of cultural richness and heritage. The earliest known treatise on Indian poetics is the Natyashastra, written by the sage Bharata Muni around the 2nd century BCE. The Natyashastra covers various aspects of Indian performing arts, including dance, music, ...

  "The B irthday Party " by  Harold Pinter  Hello everyone...... This blog based on thinking activity assigned by megha ma'am. In this blog I'm going to deal with the comedy of menace play named The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter and few questions and answers on movie screening. About Writer  Harold Pinter (1930–2008) was a renowned British playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor. Known for his distinctive writing style characterized by terse dialogue, silence, and underlying tension, Pinter's works often explore themes of power, manipulation, and the complexities of human relationships. Some of his most famous plays include "The Birthday Party," "The Caretaker," and "The Homecoming." He received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2005. Pinter's impact on contemporary theatre and his influence on later playwrights is profound. About Play   "The Birthday Party" is a da...

 "The Waste Land"  This blog based on famous poem "The Waste land" by T.s. Eliot in this blog you can find some Questions & Answers. This task assigned by Dr. Dilip Barad sir.  The waste Land The Waste Land" by T.S. Eliot, which came out in 1922, is a really important poem in modernist poetry. It's kind of like a puzzle because it's not straightforward and is made up of different parts. Each part talks about how modern societies are falling apart. 1. The Burial of the Dead 2. A Game of Chess 3. The Fire Sermon 4. Death by Water 5. What the Thunder Said 1. The Burial of the Dead In this writing, Eliot represents a place that's falling apart spiritually, where people stick to their boring habits and don't want any change or spiritual growth. Even the usually refreshing month of April feels harsh, showing how the people there don't want to embrace new beginnings. 2. A Game of Chess In Eliot's writing, he shows a society where love turns...

  WORKSHEET-4: "AN ARTIST OF THE FLOATING WORLD" This blog is part of the Thinking activity task of the worksheet of The Artist of the Floating World, assigned by dilip sir barad. • About the novel:-  An Artist of the Floating World (1986) is a novel by British author Kazuo Ishiguro. It is set in post-World War II Japan and is narrated by Masuji Ono, an ageing painter, who looks back on his life and how he has lived it. He notices how his once-great reputation has faltered since the war and how attitudes towards him and his paintings have changed. The chief conflict deals with Ono's need to accept responsibility for his past actions, rendered politically suspect in the context of post-War Japan. The novel ends with the narrator expressing good will for the young white-collar workers on the streets at lunch break. The novel also deals with the role of people in a rapidly changing political environment and with the assumption and denial of guilt. Also, this novel is conside...