Definition and Characteristics of Metaphysical Poetry

Metaphysical Poetry

The word ‘Metaphysical’ is a philosophical concept used in literature where poets portray the things/ideas that are beyond the depiction of physical existence. Etymologically, there is a combination of two words ‘meta’ and ‘physical in the word “metaphysical”.’ The first word “Meta” means beyond. So metaphysical means beyond physical, beyond the normal and ordinary. The … Read more

Definition, Structure, and Types of Sentences

Definition, Structure, and Types of Sentences

A sentence is defined as a word or a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It may consist on a single word, a single phrase or a combination of word and phrases. A sentence expresses an idea through four its types: assertive, interrogative, imperative or an exclamatory sentence. A sentence always starts with … Read more

Difference between Greek Tragedy and Shakespearian Tragedy

Greek Tragedy vs. Shakespearean Tragedy

A tragedy is a genre of drama, flourished in Greek literature, became famous in Elizabethan literature, where Marlowe and Shakespeare brought it into English literature. Tragedy is a type of drama that presents a serious subject, in a single story, about human suffering, followed by sorrowful or dreadful events in a dignified manner causing a … Read more

Aristotle’s Defense of Poetry against Plato’s Charge on Poetry

Aristotle’s Defense of Poetry against Plato’s Charge on Poetry

When we read Greek concepts of poetry, we come across two different theories: One is attack on poetry by Plato and the second one is defence of poetry by Aristotle. Greek intellectuals who proposed these two opinions regarding poetry were Plato and Aristotle. Aristotle was very intelligent and favorite disciple of Plato. Plato attacked on … Read more

Symbolism in “The Old Man and the Sea”

Symbolism in Old Man and the Sea

What is a symbol and symbolism?  A symbol is something that gives a certain meaning to an action, person, place, word, or thing in a piece of literature. Story writers use symbolism to form a view of emotions or moods rather than just saying them plainly. Following are the main symbols used in “The Old … Read more

Three Dramatic Unities: Unity of Action, Time, and Place

Three Dramatic Unities The poetics by Aristotle defines general format of a tragedy. Aristotle also shared his views on two dramatic unities in a tragedy. He focused on two of three unities that are unity of action and unity of time. Aristotle did not mention unity of place in his Poetics. We will discuss all … Read more

Summary and Analysis of After Apple Picking

After Apple Picking

Introduction to the Poem After Apple Picking by Robert Frost is one the famous lyrics in English poetry. It was published in 1941 in the second edition of poetry; North of Boston. The poem is in first person where the narrator is the apple-picker. After Apple Picking is a very famous poem for rich symbolism. … Read more