Author: Hexen
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Classical Literature
Classical Literature Classic literature is timeless and well-written. Great masterpieces of Greek, Roman, and other ancient civilizations, like the works of Homer, Ovid, and Sophocles are all examples of classical literature. The term isn’t just limited to novels. It can also include epic, lyric, tragedy, comedy, pastoral, and other forms of writing. Read about the history…
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Most Famous Authors of all Time
Most Famous Authors of all Time For this selection we are looking at the world’s top 55 Most Famous Authors of all Time whose seminal work affected the world in some level. They are ranked in chronological order so it is easier to keep up. classic books to read Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) Miguel de…
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Main Literary Genres
What is a Literary Genre? A genre is a category of literature in which the various works share certain characteristics. We often break writing into four main literary genres: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. (Some people consider fiction and nonfiction to be one category called prose.) The concept of genre begins in the works of…
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English Literature
English Literature “English literature” is often defined simply as literature written in the English language. From ancient civilizations to the modern era, indeed, all the works of literature have given us insight into the issues and trends prevailing at that time. Read about the oldest story in the world here! Literature also provides escape from…
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A Brief History Of Literature
A Brief History Of Literature Oral narrative was the earliest form of literature. Ancient storytellers composed poems, songs and stories and told them to their children who in turn told them to their children. During our research to write A Brief History Of Literature we found that historians discovered that the oldest writing systems are…
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Animal Farm
Animal Farm Literary analysis and summary of the 1945 novella by George Orwell – Animal Farm. ‘Well, that was far too accurate to be enjoyable.’ Says a review on Goodreads. A satirical allegory of the Russian Revolution, ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell, an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic is considered one of his most remarkable works.…
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Rhetorical Devices
Rhetoric refers to the study and uses of written, spoken and visual language. It investigates how language is used to organize and maintain social groups, construct meanings and identities, coordinate behavior, mediate power, produce change, and create knowledge. Rhetoric helps a speaker shape ideas so they appeal to audiences’ sense of logic, emotions, ethics, or…
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Literary Techniques
What is difference between rhetorical devices and literary devices? The way they are used. Rhetorical devices are used for communication on a day to day basis while literary devices, as the name suggests in used in literature to tell stories. Any rhetorical device can be used in storytelling whereas not all literary devices can be…
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Literary Elements
Literary Elements Literary elements are aspects or characteristics of a whole text. They are not “used,” per se, by authors; we derive what they are from reading the text. Most literary elements can be derived from any and all texts; for example, every story has a theme, every story has a setting, every story has…
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Idioms from Greek Mythology
Idioms from Greek Mythology Notable Greek figures—from philosophers to mathematicians and scientists— helped shape the world we know today so it is no surprised that they enriched our vocabulary as well. From words like democracy, library, to the modern alphabet, and many idioms and expressions, the Greeks gave us a lot. Ancient fables also spawned…
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