Literary Terms

Introduction As a poetic form, the sonnet has enjoyed popularity for centuries. Poets have composed poems in this form on a variety of subjects. It is a fine means to write about love and intense emotions. It is a pleasing medium for the expression of ideas, feelings, and emotions. This article is an attempt to … Read more

What is a Monologue? A monologue is one of the most famous forms of speech employed to expose a character’s thoughts in a work of literature. In this form of speech, a character speaks aloud either to himself or to the audience or to another character. The other character does not talk but responds through … Read more

Introduction Doctor William James who was an American philosopher and psychologist introduced the term stream of consciousness. In 1890, he published his book The Principles of Psychology. In this book, he shared his views about four aspects of human psychology – emotion, habit, will, and stream of consciousness. The last of the four got the … Read more

Who is a Poet Laureate? The Poet Laureate is one officially appointed by the government or the competent authority under the government. The position is granted to the poets for their remarkable poetic qualities. The idea is to use their poetic merit for the promotion of administrative achievements and the glorification of nationalism. The role … Read more

The Meaning of Absurd The word, absurd, is an adjective that qualifies something wild, ludicrous, unreasonable, inappropriate, or illogical. Origin of the Term Absurd Albert Camus, a French philosopher, writer, and playwright, introduced the term absurd in his essay, The Myth of Sisyphus (1942). Camus proposed, “The absurd is the essential concept and the first … Read more