Stories aren’t just about what happens. They’re about why it happens, and what it all means. That “meaning” is often called the Theme. It’s the underlying message or big idea the author wants you to think about. Understanding theme unlocks…
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Oliver Twist
Introduction Oliver Twist Oliver Twist or the Parish Boy’s Progress is Charles Dicken’s another masterpiece that appeared in serial form in two years from 1837 to 1839 and appeared in the book shape in 1838 in three volumes. This popularity…
Slaughterhouse-Five
Introduction to Slaughterhouse-Five One of the acclaimed works of the American author, Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse-Five or The Children’s Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death was first published on 31st March 1969. Soon after its first appearance, the book was known as…
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Introduction to Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was written by the great American classic writer, Mark Twain. It was first released in the United Kingdom instead of the United States. It almost took three months to…
The Sun Also Rises
Introduction of The Sun Also Rises The Sun Also Rises is written by Ernest Hemingway and was published in 1926. It was an instant hit owing to its unusual style and unique thematic strands. The novel is highly seductive due…
Love in the Time of Cholera
Introduction Love in the Time of Cholera This Columbian classic literature, Love in the Time of Cholera was first published under its Spanish title, El amor en los tiempos del colera in 1985 written by Gabriel García Márquez. It became…
Antigone
Introduction of Antigone Antigone was written by Sophocles, the great Grecian playwright, and is known as the most popular of the Theban plays trilogy. The play was probably written around 442BC. It is also stated that it was written after…
Apostrophe
Have you ever felt the urge to directly address something that isn’t present, or perhaps isn’t even alive? In everyday conversation, it might seem a little unusual. But in literature, this technique is a powerful tool called an apostrophe. It’s…
The Red Badge of Courage
Introduction The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane’s acclaimed anti-war novel, The Red Badge of Courage, was first published in 1895, gaining matchless popularity. The novel was adapted as a textbook for schools and colleges, enabling the writer to influence…
The Little Prince
Introduction to The Little Prince The Little Prince was originally translated in English from the title Le Petit Prince, a short and simple novel, an imagination of the French aviator, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The novel was translated into English by…
Jane Eyre
Introduction Jane Eyre Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bronte was published in 1847. Interestingly, Charlotte did not choose to publish her work with her real name. Instead, the book was published with her pen name, Currer Bell. The novel proved…
Prose
Have you ever wondered what separates everyday speech from writing intended as art? Often, the answer lies in the way language is structured. One key element in this structure is Prose. It’s a fundamental aspect of communication, yet its nuances…
Oedipus The King
Introduction of Oedipus The King A dramatic masterpiece, Oedipus The King by Sophocles, has also been popular with the title of Oedipus Rex or Oedipus Tyrannus. This Grecian tragedy was first performed during the Grecian around 429BC. It is stated…
Beloved
Introduction of Beloved Beloved was written by an African American feminine icon, Toni Morrison, and published in 1987. It took the literary world of the African American community in the United States by storm. Set in the time of the…
A Modest Proposal
Introduction of “A Modest Proposal” A Modest Proposal is an essay written by Jonathan Swift. The full title of the essay is ‘For preventing the children of poor people in Ireland, from being a burden on their parents or country,…
Tautology
Have you ever found yourself saying something that, well, feels a little…repetitive? Like saying “free gift” or “visible to the eye?” That’s often where we encounter tautology. It’s a surprisingly common literary and rhetorical device, and understanding it can sharpen…
Things Fall Apart
Introduction to Things Fall Apart Things Fall Apart is Chinua Achebe’s acclaimed masterpiece. It narrates life in Nigeria at the turn of the 20th century during the rise of the colonial era. It was first published in 1958 and immediately became…
The Stranger
Introduction of The Stranger The Stranger was written by Albert Camus, one of the most popular stories published in 1942. It was published in French as L’ Etranger. Later it was published in England and the United States as The…
The Kite Runner
Introduction of The Kite Runner The Kite Runner is based on the childhood memories of Khaled Hosseini of his homeland, Afghanistan. It was published in 2003 by Riverhead Books, and immediately created ripples on the US shelves. The unusual appearance…
Night
Introduction of Night The Night written by Elie Wiesel was published in 1960, creating ripples in the literary world. It presents a realistic picture of the Auschwitz concentration camps set up by the Nazis. However, later, its English translation made…