Lecture notes on the Age of Chaucer and his Contribution to the English language
The Age of Chaucer 14 th century ( 1343 - 1450) The first significant period in the history of English literature. It marks the beginning of a new era, new language and new literature. End of the medieval age and the beginning of Renaissance. Exclusively for poetry It was a transitional period Chaucer was a Janus faced writer – He looks b…
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The Nun's Priest's Tale summary and analysis
After the Monk’s tragic tale, the Knight pleads that no more tragedies be told as it may destroy the pleasant spirit of the journey. He asks that someone tell a tale that is not tragic, one that narrates the extreme good fortune of someone or something ends happily with lots of pleasing moments. The Host picks the Nun’s Priest, in fact he is not describ…
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Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot by Alexander Pope detailed summary and analysis
Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot is a celebrated piece of satirical poem by Alexander Pope. As the title itself suggests it is in the form of an epistle or letter. The poem is addressed to Pope's friend, Dr. John Arbuthnot, who was a physician and a member of the Scriblerus Club, a group of writers including Jonathan Swift, Alexander pope, Thomas Parnell …
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