Literary Insights: Anand, Gardiner, Bacon’s Wisdom
The Parrot in the Cage: Plot & Symbolism
“The Parrot in the Cage” is a short story by Mulk Raj Anand, one of India’s most prominent writers in English. Known for his humanistic themes, Anand often explores injustice, suffering, and social realities in his works. This story is a symbolic and emotional monologue of a parrot, trapped in a cage and voicing its sorrow and longing for freedom. The story is a strong allegory for human suffering, particularly the suffering of women and those oppressed
Mercè Rodoreda and Post-War Catalan Literature
Mercè Rodoreda and the Psychological Novel
Yes, I agree, Mercè Rodoreda’s work is very representative of the psychological novel type. This tendency was the dominant narrative in the forties and fifties. It is based on the description of the intimacy of one or more characters and their reactions. The narrator tends not to speak and is supplanted by the reactions and attitudes of the characters.
The first-person narrative culminates with the technique of interior monologue, characteristic of much
Read MoreRomanticism: Defining Literary and Historical Traits
Characteristics of Literary Romanticism
A “romantic soul” embodies specific traits, characterized by:
- Dissatisfaction with the contemporary world
- Profound concern about life
- Sadness without a discernible reason
- Prevalence of feeling over reason
- Worship of the “I” and strong subjectivism
- Love at the heart of life and artistic creation
- Attraction to aesthetic beauty in all its forms
Social and Historical Romanticism
Social and historical Romanticism introduced a distinct approach to writing history, differing
Read MoreThe House of Bernarda Alba: Lorca’s Drama and Literary Legacy
Federico García Lorca and the Generation of ’27
The House of Bernarda Alba was written by Federico García Lorca, an author belonging to the Generation of ’27, also known as the “Generation of Friendship.”
The “Generation of Friendship”
A defining characteristic of this generation was the profound personal relationships among its members, fostering individual conceptions while mutually influencing one another. Although each poet possessed a distinct poetic personality, they shared common experiences:
Read MoreAmerican Literary Movements: From Post-War to Digital Age
New Journalism: A Literary Movement
New Journalism emerged during the Liberal Epoch as a literary journalism rooted in authenticity. It featured a straightforward writing style, incorporating techniques from novels, and blurred the lines between fiction and journalism. Deeply influenced by Pop Culture, it was characterized by its stylish and sophisticated approach. A product of the 1960s and 1970s, New Journalism addressed contemporary issues, though its popularity waned by the late 1970s. Writers
Read MoreLanguage Diversity and Renaissance Cultural Evolution
Understanding Language Dialects and Varieties
Language dialects are associated with users, meaning individuals or groups of people speaking a language.
Types of Language Varieties
Historical Varieties
These are varieties that have emerged and evolved over time.
Spatial or Geographical Varieties
These relate speakers to their territorial origin.
Social Varieties
These are varieties used by defined social groups.
The Concept of Idiolect
We can refer to the unique linguistic features of each individual speaker,
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