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A Comprehensive Guide to Workshop Submissions and Scoring High

This task given by Dr. Dilip sir Barad. A Comprehensive Guide to Workshop Submissions and Scoring High             Workshops offer a platform to develop your skills, gain practical insights, and demonstrate your understanding of various concepts. Successfully completing workshop submissions requires meticulous planning, understanding of the questions, and utilization of provided resources. This detailed guide will help you craft high-quality answers and ensure your submissions meet the expectations, ultimately leading to better performance. 1. Importance of Understanding the Questions     The first step toward crafting excellent responses is to understand the questions thoroughly. Read the Questions Carefully     Every question has specific requirements. Begin by reading each question slowly and repeatedly. Pay attention to keywords such as: Analyze  :-    Requires breaking down the concept into components and exploring ea...

Tennyson and Browning

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This blog is crafted in response to Prakruti ma'am . This blog is abot the Tennyson and Browning. Introduction   The Victorian era (1837–1901) was marked by rapid social, cultural, and intellectual change. Alfred Lord Tennyson, the Poet Laureate, stands as a key literary figure of this age, capturing its tensions between faith and doubt, tradition and progress, in works like In Memoriam A.H.H. and Idylls of the King. His poetry reflects the spirit of the era, making him a representative voice of Victorian society. Similarly, Robert Browning, known for his dramatic monologues, explores complex human emotions and morality. His poem My Last Duchess delves into themes of power, pride, and control, offering a psychological depth that complements Tennyson’s lyrical meditations.    Alfred Lord Tennyson as the Representative Literary Figure of the Victorian Era       Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809–1892) is universally regarded as a quintessential figure of the Victoria...

Samuel Richardson's Pamela

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This blog is crafted in response to Prakruti ma'am . This blog is abot the Samuel Richardson's Pamela or Virtue rewarded .   Introduction :-        Samuel Richardson’s Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded (1740) is a landmark work in the history of the English novel, often considered one of the earliest examples of realism in literature. The novel tells the story of Pamela Andrews, a young servant who defends her virtue against the advances of her wealthy employer, Mr. B. Through its innovative use of the epistolary form, Pamela offers a detailed and intimate portrayal of the protagonist’s struggles, emotions, and moral dilemmas. It reflects the social, moral, and gender dynamics of 18th-century England while addressing universal themes such as virtue, class, and power.        Realism, as a literary technique, is central to the novel’s appeal. Richardson captures the nuances of daily life, the complexities of human behavior, and the psychological dept...

The importance of being Earnest represents the Victorian era

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Name :- Kumkum V. Hirani Sem :- M.A. sem - 1 Paper :- 104 Subject :- Literature of the Victorian  Roll No :- 14 College:- Smt. G. B. Gardi College , Department of English  Email id :- kumkumhirani6@gmail.com ASSIGNMENT     How Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest Represents the Victorian Era Introduction :-      Oscar Wilde’s play, The Importance of Being Earnest, is one of the greatest works of satire in English literature. Written in 1895, the play mocks the values, behavior, and rigid norms of Victorian society with humor and wit. Wilde focuses on themes such as marriage, class, identity, and the obsession with appearances, all of which were deeply significant during the Victorian era. By presenting absurd scenarios and playful dialogue, Wilde highlights the hypocrisy, superficiality, and contradictions of his time.       This essay will explore how The Importance of Being Earnest reflects the Victorian era, focusing on socie...

The Romantic Age: Introduction, Historical Movement, Characteristics, and Major Poets

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Name :- Kumkum V. Hirani Sem :- M.A. sem - 1 Paper :- 105 Subject :- History of the English literature - from 1350 to 1900 Roll No :- 15 College:- Smt. G. B. Gardi College , Department of English  Email id :- kumkumhirani6@gmail.com ASSIGNMENT   The Romantic Age: Introduction, Historical Movement, Characteristics, and Major Poets Introduction :-      The Romantic Age in English literature, spanning from the late 18th century to the early 19th century, stands as one of the most transformative and revolutionary periods in literary history. It marked a radical departure from the rigid rules of the Neoclassical era, which had prioritized order, logic, reason, and decorum. Romanticism arose as a direct response to the social, political, and philosophical changes of its time. A powerful movement that reached far beyond literature, it influenced art, music, politics, and intellectual thought.    At the heart of the Romantic movement was the celebration of ima...