English Literature

MA IV SEM CCE QUESTIONS - June 2025 Note: Using separate answer book, attempt any two questions from each paper. Assignment presentation is to be done in the department from 02 /07/2025 to 05/07/2025. Paper I (Critical Theory) 01. What according to Said is ‘Crisis’ in Orientalism? 02. Write a brief note on Derrida’s major arguments in his essay ‘Structure, Sign and Play in the Discourse of Human Sciences’. 03. Write a note on Dhwani Theory in detail. 04. Discuss I. A. Richards as a critic. Paper II (English Language) 01. What do you understand by ‘Morphology’? Write short notes on: ‘Morpheme’ and ‘Allomorph’. 02. What do you understand by I.C. Analysis? Give examples. 03. Show your acquaintance with ‘Intonation’. Illustrate your answer with examples. 04. Write short notes on: Syllable, Word Stress, and Strong and Weak forms. Paper III (Indian Writing in English) 01. Discuss Sarojini Naidu as a poet. 02. Discuss M.R. Anand as a novelist. 03. Write a critical analysis of The Shroud ...

MA II SEM CCE QUESTIONS - June 2025 Note: Using separate answer book, attempt any two questions from each paper. Assignment presentation is to be done in the department from 02 /07/2025 to 05/07/2025. Paper- I (Poetry) 01. Discuss Thomas Gray as a transitional poet. 02. Discuss Wordsworth as a poet of nature. 03. Discuss Tennyson as a representative poet of Victorian Age. 04. Write a critical appreciation of ‘Sailing to Byzantium’. Paper- II (Drama) 01. Discuss The Way of the World as a comedy of manners. 02. Discuss Girish Karnad as a playwright. 03. Give a character sketch of Nora. 04. Give an introduction to Mahesh Dattani as a Playwright. Paper- III (Fiction) 01. Discuss Tess as a ‘Pure Woman’. 02. Discuss the character of Jim focusing on his transition from Jim to ‘Lord’ Jim. 03. Bring out the autobiographical elements in Sons and Lovers. 04. Write a character sketch of Hori in the novel Godan. Paper- IV (Prose) 1. Write about the life of Dr. Johnson as described by Boswell. ...

Tagore and Where the Mind is Without Fear I. Tagore: An Introduction Tagore is a very great Indian poet. He was a versatile genius. It is he who got the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913. He was born in Calcutta on May 7, 1861. His literary works include fictions, essays, short stories, travelogues, dramas and numerous popular songs. But it was poetry that brought world popularity for him. This very Tagore has composed Jana Gana Mana, the national anthem of India. He also has composed Amar Sonar Bangla, the national anthem of Bangladesh. His literary canvas is vast. It covers lots of style. Tagore skillfully handled all the genres of literature. He studies man in relation to Nature, man in relation to God and man in relation to man. Tagore's poetry is mainly lyrical. His poetry deals with love for God, love for nature and love for humanity. His famous song Where the Mind is Without Fear is full with patriotism, nationalism and Indianness. This great poet is known for his best know...

Elizabethan Era (1558-1603): Chief Characteristics Introduction: Elizabethan Era is the most fascinating period in the history of England. It is named after the greatest Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth I. The long period of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603) is known as the golden age in the history of England. The Elizabethan period was the period of glory and triumph in the life and literature of the English people. It is also known as the Renaissance or the Shakespearean age. This age is the first great age of drama and the second great age of poetry. The peace and the prosperity, the Renaissance and the Reformation, the liberty and stability, the discoveries and exploration etc. are the chief characteristics of the age. The Renaissance and the Reformation: In the Elizabethan age there were two potent forces– the Renaissance and the Reformation. Both the elements co-operated each other. These two elements produced a great uplifting of the spirit. The Renaissance aro...

  Modern Age: Chief Characteristics The end of the Victorian era is the beginning of modern age. The first half of the 20th century is very important in the history of English literature. It marks a clear departure from the compromise and stability of the Victorian period. The following are the important characteristics of the modern age: 1. Interrogation and Anxiety : The 20th century is known as the age of interrogation and anxiety. In this century the scientific revolution shook man's faith in the authority of religion and church. The social, moral, political and economic scenario was changing fast. People were not ready to accept anything without testing it on the touchstone of reason. Modern industrial and technical progress gave birth to the spirit of competition. It increased frustration, anxiety and cynicism. The literature of this period reflects all these tendencies. 2. Art's for Life's Sake: In the modern age the doctrine of art for art's sake was reje...

  Metaphysical Poetry The term metaphysical may be applied to any poetry which deals with spiritual or philosophical matters. But it is limited to the work of a group of poets of the seventeenth century. Metaphysical poetry is a revolt against the popular current of the time. Among these poets John Donne is the most notable. Other so-called metaphysical poets were John Cleveland, Abraham Cowley, Richard Crashaw, George Herbert and Henry Vaughan. In 17th century John Dryden in his 'Discourse' said that Donne affects the metaphysics. Later on Dr. Johnson borrowed this term from Dryden's phrase and used it for a group of 17th century poets. Dr. Johnson said, ‘About the beginning of the 17th century appeared a race of writers that may be termed as metaphysical poets. They were men of learning. To show their learning was their whole endeavour. Their thoughts are often new but seldom natural. The heterogeneous ideas are yoked by violence together’. The following are the import...