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JOHN DRYDEN (1631-1700)
One of the most prominent writers in English literature, John Dryden, had a life that included intellectual fervour, instability in politics, and a magnificent output of writings. The life of Dryden, born on August 9, 1631, in Aldwincle, Northamptonshire, England, reflected waswas born on August 9, 1631, in Aldwincle, Northamptonshire, England, was a reflection of Continue reading
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The Age of Revival (AD1400-AD1550)
The period from 1400 AD to 1550 AD, often called the Early Modern period, saw significant literary developments and cultural changes in Europe. Although it cannot generally be called the “Age of the Renaissance”, the era saw many notable revivals and changes in literature and culture. Renaissance Humanism: The Renaissance, which began in Italy in Continue reading
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“The Color Purple” (1982): Alice Walker
“The Color Purple” is a groundbreaking novel by Alice Walker that tells the story of Celie, an African American woman living in the American South in the early 1900s. The story unfolds through Celie’s letters, initially addressed to God, as retribution for the abuse and hardship she has endured. Celie’s life is filled with intense Continue reading
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Alice Walker: Activism and Literature
Alice Walker is a famous American author, poet, and activist, born on February 9, 1944 in Eatonton, Georgia. She is best known for her novel “The Color Purple”, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award for Fiction in 1983. Walker’s work explores themes of race, gender, and social justice, and Continue reading
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SIR PHILIP SIDNEY : A COMPREHENSIVE BIOGRAPHY
Early life and education:Sir Philip Sidney was born on November 30, 1554 at Penshurst Place in Kent, England. As the eldest son of Sir Henry Sidney and Lady Mary Dudley, he was from a prominent and well-connected family. His uncle Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, was a close favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. Sidney received Continue reading
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