Essay Prompt
A literary critical analysis is not merely a summary of a literary work. Instead, it is an argument that expresses an interpretation, judgment, or critical evaluation of the work. This is accomplished by examining specific literary devices (symbols, themes, metaphors, tone, point of view, diction, structure, etc.), within the work. The purpose of a critical analysis is to demonstrate how these elements convey meaning. In your analysis, you will most likely discuss how certain literary techniques are used to convey specific ideas. You will discuss what a literary piece means and how it achieves its effect. To write critically, you must… Continue Reading...
Noon, a work which is emblematic of his life in many ways. Firstly, it was the singular literary work which went on to sell hundreds of thousands of copies (Menand) internationally which both procured his professional and public reputation as well as the security of his financial future. Secondly, it was indicative of Koestler\'s political views in a way which would remain eminent for the duration of his existence. The book details the vicissitudes of a political prisoner who is one of the many victims of a totalitarian, fascist government. In that respect it was symbolic of the growing power of Hitler and other fascists during the… Continue Reading...
1942 and 1952, Eileen Chang produced several significant bodies of literary works that placed her among the top important Chinese writers in Asia. After she migrated into the United States, Eileen Chang translated several of her short stories in the English Language. Thus, Chang's literary contribution was excellent that made both Zhang and Wang the most notable writer
Similar to Eileen Chang writing career, Wang Anyi was also a well-known Chinese writer who started her writing career when she was very young. After more than three decades of diligent work, Wang was able to establish herself as one of the… Continue Reading...
material will be sourced from Nigerian culture and, hence, their literary works will be guided by their social life. As suggested previously, Nigerians (in fact, all Africans in general), are the product of two different universes: the dual instruments of formal education and colonialism have trained them in European economic and social class systems. Such contact, owing to a historical accident, exposed foreign cultural values, beliefs, taste and philosophy to them. The outcome of such exposure was: absorption of many Western concepts by colonialized Nigerian people. Undoubtedly, the learned Africans of the colonial era considered the Whites as examples of… Continue Reading...
Canadian Society: Global Perspectives
This book comprises of a collection of literary works selected by Timothy McCauley and Janice Hill and is especially targeted to provide scholarly insight and understanding for students taking courses on sociology. Imperatively, the book lays emphasis on sociological points of view that take into account aspects such as diversity, ethnicity, identity, race, gender, family, as well as socialization. In this regard, the authors assimilate these sociological issues in the context of Canada and the manner in which it is linked to international patterns and processes. For instance, the authors delineate that different aspects such as the… Continue Reading...
