Articles related to "Literary Criticism"
Emma (part one)
Part one of the novel Emma. An introduction into the novel many critics deem to be Austen's most perfect and representational work.
jane austen • regency period • emma • literary criticism • jane austen
Part one of the novel Emma. An introduction into the novel many critics deem to be Austen's most perfect and representational work.
jane austen • regency period • emma • literary criticism • jane austen
English Majors and Literary Criticism
Literary Criticism reassures English majors that their field of study is intellectual and philosophical, as well as requiring unique and useful skills.
literary criticism marketable skills for english m • english majors and literary criticism • english major marketable skills • literary criticism appreciation for literature • english major appreciation for literature
Literary Criticism reassures English majors that their field of study is intellectual and philosophical, as well as requiring unique and useful skills.
literary criticism marketable skills for english m • english majors and literary criticism • english major marketable skills • literary criticism appreciation for literature • english major appreciation for literature
How to Find Literary Criticism on the Internet
A guide for librarians, students, and researchers.
literary criticism • web resources • internet resources • literature • authors
A guide for librarians, students, and researchers.
literary criticism • web resources • internet resources • literature • authors
Literary Resources: On and Off Web
Outlines where to look for help researching literature, both on and off the Web.
Outlines where to look for help researching literature, both on and off the Web.
Female Authors Excluded in Literary Criticism
From the beginning literary criticism has been done by males, beginning with the likes of ancient philosophers Plato and Aristotle. How does this effect female writers?
female authors and literary criticism • excluded female authors • absence of women in criticism • what is new criticism • foundation of new criticism
From the beginning literary criticism has been done by males, beginning with the likes of ancient philosophers Plato and Aristotle. How does this effect female writers?
female authors and literary criticism • excluded female authors • absence of women in criticism • what is new criticism • foundation of new criticism
Madness and the Eternal Player-Character
Reflections on the stereotyped PC of IF and computer games, and one strategy for getting around some of his most annoying traits.
madness • computer games • fiction • writing • homer
Reflections on the stereotyped PC of IF and computer games, and one strategy for getting around some of his most annoying traits.
madness • computer games • fiction • writing • homer
Perfect and Whole Unions (Part Three of EMMA)
A look at Emma and Mr. Knightley's relationship and eventual marriage.
jane austen • emma • literary criticism and theory • regency society
A look at Emma and Mr. Knightley's relationship and eventual marriage.
jane austen • emma • literary criticism and theory • regency society
Poetry Dynamo Lyn Lifshin
Lyn Lifshin, the most published modern poet, shares her thoughts about being a poet in America today.
lyn lifshin • poetry • patterson award • jack kerouac • writer's digest
Lyn Lifshin, the most published modern poet, shares her thoughts about being a poet in America today.
lyn lifshin • poetry • patterson award • jack kerouac • writer's digest
Psychological Distress of Sylvia Plath
Why is there psychological disorder and distress among female writers? What effect does the New Criticism school of literary thought have on female authors?
psychological distress of sylvia plath • new criticism and sylvia plath • new criticism's effect on female authors • sylvia plath's psychological problems • literary criticism and female writers
Why is there psychological disorder and distress among female writers? What effect does the New Criticism school of literary thought have on female authors?
psychological distress of sylvia plath • new criticism and sylvia plath • new criticism's effect on female authors • sylvia plath's psychological problems • literary criticism and female writers
Review of Feminist Shakespeare
While Kahn makes many fine arguments and cites excellent research from Lacan, Strauss, and other critics to support her own assertions, her essay is at times disjointed.
coppĂ©lia kahn • shakespeare • titus andronics • feminism • feminist shakespeare
While Kahn makes many fine arguments and cites excellent research from Lacan, Strauss, and other critics to support her own assertions, her essay is at times disjointed.
coppĂ©lia kahn • shakespeare • titus andronics • feminism • feminist shakespeare
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
A feminist criticism of the novel reveals Wharton's views on the status of women at the turn of the 20th Century and is relevant for young women of today.
the house of mirth • lily • bart • edith wharton • feminist criticism
A feminist criticism of the novel reveals Wharton's views on the status of women at the turn of the 20th Century and is relevant for young women of today.
the house of mirth • lily • bart • edith wharton • feminist criticism
The Language of Lies: Destroying Myth
A look at literature and the modern 'mythologies' as taken from the idea first presented by Roland Barthes in his book 'Mythologies'.
literature • mythologies • semiology • linguistics • politics
A look at literature and the modern 'mythologies' as taken from the idea first presented by Roland Barthes in his book 'Mythologies'.
literature • mythologies • semiology • linguistics • politics
Authorship of Letters in the Jane Austen's Emma
Everyone knows that Emma wrote Harriet's response to Robert Martin's letter - but what if someone else wrote Robert's letter as well?
emma • jane austen • mr. knightley • letter writing • authorship
Everyone knows that Emma wrote Harriet's response to Robert Martin's letter - but what if someone else wrote Robert's letter as well?
emma • jane austen • mr. knightley • letter writing • authorship
Book Critique of Emma
Austen considered morality vital to a happy life. She meticulously demonstrates this perspective in each of her six novels, particularly in Emma.
jane austen • emma • morality • virtue • comedy
Austen considered morality vital to a happy life. She meticulously demonstrates this perspective in each of her six novels, particularly in Emma.
jane austen • emma • morality • virtue • comedy
Busiek's Marvels and American Superheroes
This is the first part of a series. It references many events throughout comic book history, so spoilers ahead.
kurt busiek marvels • comic book history • history of comics • superhero history • golden age comics
This is the first part of a series. It references many events throughout comic book history, so spoilers ahead.
kurt busiek marvels • comic book history • history of comics • superhero history • golden age comics
How to Write a Literary Review
Tips on writing literary reviews including information about composing introduction, paragraphs, and conclusion.
how to write a book review • tips on reviewing novels • evaluating literature • literary criticism • literary theory
Tips on writing literary reviews including information about composing introduction, paragraphs, and conclusion.
how to write a book review • tips on reviewing novels • evaluating literature • literary criticism • literary theory
Kidnapped Santa
Introducing two lesser known books of L Frank Baum who gives a twist on Santa Claus and his reindeer, turning them into a parable of good living and human compassion. Links to external resources, including bio, chronology and Gutenberg text included.
l frank baum • santa claus • christmas season • christmas stories • children's literature
Introducing two lesser known books of L Frank Baum who gives a twist on Santa Claus and his reindeer, turning them into a parable of good living and human compassion. Links to external resources, including bio, chronology and Gutenberg text included.
l frank baum • santa claus • christmas season • christmas stories • children's literature
Life As We Don't Know It (Part 3)
Now that we’ve got a plausible look at first contact behind us, let’s turn to a less plausible one and discuss some generalizations that Hollywood makes about aliens and also the hit film <I>Independence Day</I>.,Now that we’ve got a plausible look at first contact behind us, let’s turn to a less plausible one and discuss some generalizations that Hollywood makes about aliens and also the hit film <I>Independence Day</I>.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Now that we’ve got a plausible look at first contact behind us, let’s turn to a less plausible one and discuss some generalizations that Hollywood makes about aliens and also the hit film <I>Independence Day</I>.,Now that we’ve got a plausible look at first contact behind us, let’s turn to a less plausible one and discuss some generalizations that Hollywood makes about aliens and also the hit film <I>Independence Day</I>.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Modern Nigeria Through the Eyes of a Wicked Woman
Modern Nigeria and modern Nigerian politics seen through the eyes of a fictional "wicked woman"--a post-Independence Lagos woman who works variously as a "kept" woman and a streetwalker.
jagua nana • cyprian ekwensi • nigeria • lagos • wicked women
Modern Nigeria and modern Nigerian politics seen through the eyes of a fictional "wicked woman"--a post-Independence Lagos woman who works variously as a "kept" woman and a streetwalker.
jagua nana • cyprian ekwensi • nigeria • lagos • wicked women
Poetry, Politics and Hard Times
Are war, recession and climate change more likely to nurture left- or right-wing writers and spoken word artists?
artists and politics • fascism and poetry • politics of ts eliot • politics of ezra pound • wb yeats and fascism
Are war, recession and climate change more likely to nurture left- or right-wing writers and spoken word artists?
artists and politics • fascism and poetry • politics of ts eliot • politics of ezra pound • wb yeats and fascism
Review of African Culture and Melville's Art
Published by Oxford University Press in 2009, Sterling Stuckey's recent addition to Melville studies provides fresh perspectives on classic American fiction.
sterling stuckey • african culture and melville's art • benito cereno • moby-dick • oxford university press
Published by Oxford University Press in 2009, Sterling Stuckey's recent addition to Melville studies provides fresh perspectives on classic American fiction.
sterling stuckey • african culture and melville's art • benito cereno • moby-dick • oxford university press
Robber Bridegroom
an introduction to the Robber Bridegroom by the Grimms brothers with links to related stories and illustrations of Segur
grimms' household tales • fairytales • robber bridegroom • bluebeard • andersen
an introduction to the Robber Bridegroom by the Grimms brothers with links to related stories and illustrations of Segur
grimms' household tales • fairytales • robber bridegroom • bluebeard • andersen
The Importance of Writing Literary Reviews
Critics have been controversial figures, much-abused over the centuries. However, criticism provides the public with a critical language and raises literary standards.
literary criticism • literary reviews importance • significance of critics • criticism and country's literature • criticism introducing public books
Critics have been controversial figures, much-abused over the centuries. However, criticism provides the public with a critical language and raises literary standards.
literary criticism • literary reviews importance • significance of critics • criticism and country's literature • criticism introducing public books
The Little Match Girl
a very short note on Andersen's Little Match Girl with links to full text online version, biographical notes, pictures and related verse
hca • andersen • little match girl • christmas stories • christmas tradtitions
a very short note on Andersen's Little Match Girl with links to full text online version, biographical notes, pictures and related verse
hca • andersen • little match girl • christmas stories • christmas tradtitions
The Nutcracker
a short overview of Hoffman's The Mouseking and the Nutcracker, Der Mauskoenig und der Nussknacker with links to the Moscow Ballet, PNB and background notes on Hoffmann, nutcrackers and Tschaikovsky -- with links for illustrations by Segur
christmas • nutcracker • nussknacker • tschaikovsky • ballet
a short overview of Hoffman's The Mouseking and the Nutcracker, Der Mauskoenig und der Nussknacker with links to the Moscow Ballet, PNB and background notes on Hoffmann, nutcrackers and Tschaikovsky -- with links for illustrations by Segur
christmas • nutcracker • nussknacker • tschaikovsky • ballet
Travelogue, Biography, and The Writing Life
Part travelogue, part literary criticism, part biography, "Out of Sheer Rage" cross-pollinates genres and comes up with a weird but ultimately brilliant bloom.
d.h. lawrence • travel • writer's life • literary criticism • geoff dyer
Part travelogue, part literary criticism, part biography, "Out of Sheer Rage" cross-pollinates genres and comes up with a weird but ultimately brilliant bloom.
d.h. lawrence • travel • writer's life • literary criticism • geoff dyer
Matthew Arnold Biography
Life and works of Matthew Arnold, English poet and critic. He was a leading Victorian poet and critic. His poems include "Dover Beach," "The Scholar-Gipsy" and "Thyrsis."
matthew arnold biography • works of matthew arnold • arnold dover beach • english poet and critic arnold • matthew arnold poems
Life and works of Matthew Arnold, English poet and critic. He was a leading Victorian poet and critic. His poems include "Dover Beach," "The Scholar-Gipsy" and "Thyrsis."
matthew arnold biography • works of matthew arnold • arnold dover beach • english poet and critic arnold • matthew arnold poems
Deus X (Book Review)
On a dying earth, civilization seeks its final salvation in a vast electronic network called the Big Board while the Roman Catholic Church confronts the greatest challenge it has ever known—a challenge that could be its executioner. This unique novel by Norman Spinrad tackles some very touchy issues including environmental destruction and God Himself.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
On a dying earth, civilization seeks its final salvation in a vast electronic network called the Big Board while the Roman Catholic Church confronts the greatest challenge it has ever known—a challenge that could be its executioner. This unique novel by Norman Spinrad tackles some very touchy issues including environmental destruction and God Himself.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (Book Review)
In this hilarious detective story by Douglas Adams, sleuth Dirk Gently sets out in search of a missing cat but ends up uncovering a ghost, a time-traveler, and the devastating secret of humankind. And he does it all despite being one of the most incompetent detectives in the history of literature. Come on in and get the whole scoop.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
In this hilarious detective story by Douglas Adams, sleuth Dirk Gently sets out in search of a missing cat but ends up uncovering a ghost, a time-traveler, and the devastating secret of humankind. And he does it all despite being one of the most incompetent detectives in the history of literature. Come on in and get the whole scoop.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Freeing Artistic Genius
William Hazlitt was considered in his time an ordinary teacher and journalist, but his writings may have unlocked the lyrical power of a legend of Romantic poetry.
influences on john keats • romantic poets • styles of literary criticism • william hazlitt's essays • reason and imagination
William Hazlitt was considered in his time an ordinary teacher and journalist, but his writings may have unlocked the lyrical power of a legend of Romantic poetry.
influences on john keats • romantic poets • styles of literary criticism • william hazlitt's essays • reason and imagination
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows
Reviews and spoilers have focussed upon the body count and the plot of the final Potter installment, but what is the legacy of the series and the hype surrounding it?
harry potter and the deathly hallows • pottermania • jk rowling • jo rowling • harry potter book seven
Reviews and spoilers have focussed upon the body count and the plot of the final Potter installment, but what is the legacy of the series and the hype surrounding it?
harry potter and the deathly hallows • pottermania • jk rowling • jo rowling • harry potter book seven
Herman Melville and Moby-Dick
The achievements of Herman Melville tower amongst the heights of literary fiction. Today his work continues to illumine the dark crevices of American existence.
herman melville • moby dick • american literature • american fiction • melville studies
The achievements of Herman Melville tower amongst the heights of literary fiction. Today his work continues to illumine the dark crevices of American existence.
herman melville • moby dick • american literature • american fiction • melville studies
Joseph Campbell and Harry Potter
A very brief mythological analysis of J.K. Rowling's fantasy universe.
harry potter • j.k. rowling • potter • harry potter myth • harry potter literary analysis
A very brief mythological analysis of J.K. Rowling's fantasy universe.
harry potter • j.k. rowling • potter • harry potter myth • harry potter literary analysis
Life As We Don't Know It (Part 1)
In our continuing series of articles on the topic of extraterrestrial life, we look at how Hollywood has addressed the question "Are we alone?" In Part 1 of this article we discuss the film <i>Contact</i>.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
In our continuing series of articles on the topic of extraterrestrial life, we look at how Hollywood has addressed the question "Are we alone?" In Part 1 of this article we discuss the film <i>Contact</i>.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Life As We Don't Know It (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our look at Hollywood’s portrayal of extraterrestrial intelligence we continue our discussion of the film <I>Contact</I> and then get ready for our next movie, <I>Independence Day</I>, which will be covered in Part 3.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
In Part 2 of our look at Hollywood’s portrayal of extraterrestrial intelligence we continue our discussion of the film <I>Contact</I> and then get ready for our next movie, <I>Independence Day</I>, which will be covered in Part 3.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Life As We Don't Know It (Part 4)
In this fourth and final installment, we discuss a few more aspects of <I>Independence Day</I> and then wrap up our look at Hollywood’s portrayal of extraterrestrial intelligence. So read these final thoughts and then share yours in the discussion area. (Special guest appearance by <I>Star Trek: Voyager</I>.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
In this fourth and final installment, we discuss a few more aspects of <I>Independence Day</I> and then wrap up our look at Hollywood’s portrayal of extraterrestrial intelligence. So read these final thoughts and then share yours in the discussion area. (Special guest appearance by <I>Star Trek: Voyager</I>.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Poetic Criticism: Positive Analysis
Poetic criticism is written in increasingly negative ways. An experienced poet shows a more positive means of analysis.
poetic criticism • poetry analysis • poetry correction • moralist criticism • poetry commentary
Poetic criticism is written in increasingly negative ways. An experienced poet shows a more positive means of analysis.
poetic criticism • poetry analysis • poetry correction • moralist criticism • poetry commentary
Reviews in Edinburgh and London
The humanitarian movement that brought about the French Revolution is often cited as the catalyst for calls for reform.
reviews in edinburgh and london • societal issues criticisms and advocates of reform • edinburgh review in scotland • literary criticisms and reform advocates • quarterly review in london england
The humanitarian movement that brought about the French Revolution is often cited as the catalyst for calls for reform.
reviews in edinburgh and london • societal issues criticisms and advocates of reform • edinburgh review in scotland • literary criticisms and reform advocates • quarterly review in london england
The Downfall of the Lore of the Rings
What have Tolkien scholarship and criticism achieved toward sharing an appreciation of The Lord of the Rings? Are literary analysts exploring Tolkien or their own ideals, masked by a veneer of literary exploration?
tolkien • the lord of the rings • middle-earth • tom shippey • anglo-saxon
What have Tolkien scholarship and criticism achieved toward sharing an appreciation of The Lord of the Rings? Are literary analysts exploring Tolkien or their own ideals, masked by a veneer of literary exploration?
tolkien • the lord of the rings • middle-earth • tom shippey • anglo-saxon
Words from William Hazlitt the Romantic
Why should anyone in the 21st century be interested in a 19th-century English journalist and thinker who was dismissed as by T.S. Eliot as tasteless?
essays on french and american revolution • influences on romantic poets • history of journalism • literary criticism • t.s. eliot
Why should anyone in the 21st century be interested in a 19th-century English journalist and thinker who was dismissed as by T.S. Eliot as tasteless?
essays on french and american revolution • influences on romantic poets • history of journalism • literary criticism • t.s. eliot
Classic Authors: Edgar Allan Poe
A brief biography of Edgar Allan Poe.
edgar allan poe • horror stories
A brief biography of Edgar Allan Poe.
edgar allan poe • horror stories
Giant of American Literature, John Updike, Dies
John Updike, who won two Pulitzer's and two National Book Awards for fiction that captured the struggle of middle-class America, died today (January 27th) at 76-years old
updike • giant of american literature • literary icon • witches of eastwick • new yorker writer
John Updike, who won two Pulitzer's and two National Book Awards for fiction that captured the struggle of middle-class America, died today (January 27th) at 76-years old
updike • giant of american literature • literary icon • witches of eastwick • new yorker writer
Poetry Criticism Untangled
Whether you favour a "new critical" or a "textual" approach to reading poetry makes a real difference to what you get out of it.
reading poetry • poetry appreciation • poetry criticism • analysing poetry • new critical reading
Whether you favour a "new critical" or a "textual" approach to reading poetry makes a real difference to what you get out of it.
reading poetry • poetry appreciation • poetry criticism • analysing poetry • new critical reading
Author Snapshot: Faulkner, W.
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of Southern American Author William Faulkner.
a fable by william faulkner • a rose for emily by william faulkner • a rose for emily by william faulkner summary • about william faulkner • absalom absalom by william faulkner
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of Southern American Author William Faulkner.
a fable by william faulkner • a rose for emily by william faulkner • a rose for emily by william faulkner summary • about william faulkner • absalom absalom by william faulkner
Epic Theory in Frye's Anatomy of Criticism
Anatomy of Criticism aided critical understanding of the epic genre. Northrop Frye's theory of the high mimetic mode reconciles different, and non-literary, epics.
northrop frye • anatomy of criticism • epic literature • high mimetic mode • theory of genres
Anatomy of Criticism aided critical understanding of the epic genre. Northrop Frye's theory of the high mimetic mode reconciles different, and non-literary, epics.
northrop frye • anatomy of criticism • epic literature • high mimetic mode • theory of genres
To Say Nothing of the Dog (Book Review)
The place is England. The year is 2057... or is it 1888? The problem: a cat. Join us for a look at Connie Willis's 1999 Hugo Award-winning time-travel novel that's a comedy of errors and a study in the absurd of the most delightful kind.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
The place is England. The year is 2057... or is it 1888? The problem: a cat. Join us for a look at Connie Willis's 1999 Hugo Award-winning time-travel novel that's a comedy of errors and a study in the absurd of the most delightful kind.
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
When Atlas Shrugged
There’s been a lot of talk this past decade about the danger posed to Earth by asteroids and comets. Impacts have happened before and they will happen again. What effect would it have on mankind, what’s being done to prevent it, and how has science fiction helped bring it to the attention of those in charge?
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
There’s been a lot of talk this past decade about the danger posed to Earth by asteroids and comets. Impacts have happened before and they will happen again. What effect would it have on mankind, what’s being done to prevent it, and how has science fiction helped bring it to the attention of those in charge?
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Zen and the Art of Being Jedi
In developing Star Wars, George Lucas has pulled together diverse elements from numerous religions, mythologies, and cultures to create a rich universe that is a great reflection of who we are as a people. The principles of the Jedi are particularly interesting in that they heavily reflect the practices and principles of Buddhism. Find out something that has been known in Asia for millennia and learn about Zen and the Art of Being Jedi.
star wars • george lucas • luke skywalker • anakin skywalker • obi-wan
In developing Star Wars, George Lucas has pulled together diverse elements from numerous religions, mythologies, and cultures to create a rich universe that is a great reflection of who we are as a people. The principles of the Jedi are particularly interesting in that they heavily reflect the practices and principles of Buddhism. Find out something that has been known in Asia for millennia and learn about Zen and the Art of Being Jedi.
star wars • george lucas • luke skywalker • anakin skywalker • obi-wan
Zeus's Little Secret, Or Galileo and Clarke's Europan Vacation
At first glance, it seems obvious that Earth is the only locale in our solar system that harbors life. But is this really true? In the film version of "2001: A Space Odyssey" there was something afoot on the moons of Jupiter. Thanks to images from the Galileo spacecraft, it now appears that this might be true. The moon Europa may just be home to a vast ocean of liquid water. Was Clarke right all along?
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
At first glance, it seems obvious that Earth is the only locale in our solar system that harbors life. But is this really true? In the film version of "2001: A Space Odyssey" there was something afoot on the moons of Jupiter. Thanks to images from the Galileo spacecraft, it now appears that this might be true. The moon Europa may just be home to a vast ocean of liquid water. Was Clarke right all along?
science fiction • sci-fi • sf • science fiction book reviews • science fiction history
Have you been to Valinor lately?
An examination of the deeper Valinorean mythology which pervaded Tolkien's works. Why do so many critics miss the connections? What was Tolkien really trying to do, if not to convey some deeper meaning or to preserve some ancient storyline?
valinor • tom shippey • the lord of the rings • smith of wootton major • the adventures of tom bombadil
An examination of the deeper Valinorean mythology which pervaded Tolkien's works. Why do so many critics miss the connections? What was Tolkien really trying to do, if not to convey some deeper meaning or to preserve some ancient storyline?
valinor • tom shippey • the lord of the rings • smith of wootton major • the adventures of tom bombadil
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