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Arthur Miller Drama The Crucible

The Crucible as a Modern Tragedy | Arthur Miller

admin May 23, 2023 108Comments

"The Crucible" is set during the trial of Salem which was conducted in the late 17th century yet the play is considered a modern tragedy.

Poetry Robert Frost

Bereft Poem Line by Line Explanation | Robert Frost

admin May 22, 2023 96Comments

Robert Frost gives an explanation of loss, grief and the transient nature of life in each line of his poem "Bereft".

A Farewell to Arms Ernest Hemingway Novel

A Farewell to Arms as a Modern Novel

admin May 17, 2023 90Comments

In the context of psychological terms, themes and experimental style, "A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway is indeed a modern novel.

Arthur Miller Death of a Salesman Drama

Death of a Salesman as a Psychological Play

admin May 15, 2023 117Comments

"Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller is an example of a psychological play because of the mental problems about which the playwright writes.

A Grain of Wheat Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o Novel

Significance of the Title A Grain of Wheat

admin May 12, 2023 120Comments

The title “A Grain of Wheat” carries much significance because of the metaphors that the writer uses indirectly.

A Grain of Wheat Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o Novel

A Grain of Wheat as a Post-Colonial Novel

admin May 7, 2023 118Comments

The writer shows three periods in the novel “A Grain of Wheat”: the period before colonialism, under colonialism and the post-colonial period. 

A Grain of Wheat Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o Novel

Themes in A Grain of Wheat | A Novel by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

admin May 2, 2023 125Comments

"A Grain of Wheat" by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o explores themes of nationalism, identity, betrayal, sacrifice, colonialism, memory as well as history.

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