Theory of literature, as much as possible, tries to answer these. ... It was too difficult to find the exact word in any languages. ... It was a must to note that language is a human creation contained cultural heritages of linguistic group. ... Their definition of literature focused on the structure of language instead of the content of the work, creating what Eagleton defined as 'self-referential language.' The Formalists focused primarily on distorting, twisting, 'intensifying,' and 'defamiliarizing' language for effect. ...

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Amaris Baxter Langston Hughes; "Mother to Son" 1) 1930's; Realism 2) Biographical Theory of Criticism 3) Post-structural Theory of Criticism Through the literary works of Langston Hughes, it is clear to see that he uses his own style and language to portray realistic traits. The biographical theory of criticism can easily be used to criticize Hughes work, as well as the post-structural theory. ... Biographical Theory of Criticism "Mother to Son" Closely parallels the life of Hughes. ... Post-structural Theory of Criticism "Mother to Son" also contai...

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In his "Preface," Wordsworth defines his poetry and his motivation fastidiously and when comparing the theory to the practice in the case of "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," the reader cannot help but notice his strict adherence. In fact, because the poem is written as a first person narrative, and Wordsworth is the subject of his poem, he is writing about how he thinks, thus it is the very essence of theory in practice. ... The language used in "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" tends to be more flowery than many of Wordsworth's other poems. Wordsworth explains that "except in a very few ...

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His experimentation within language and forms brought a rapid change in literary tastes. ... Eliot is remarked as "not only a great sorcerer of words, but the very key keeper of the language" by Igor Stravinsky. ... In this paper, this poem will be examined from two literary theories. Literary theories are some ideas which try to define what literature is and how it needs to be studied. ... There are different schools of theory based on certain thoughts and assumptions they consider important. ...

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He used simple language and rhyming quatrains, which were much influenced by nursery rhymes and children's hymns. ... The tiger is not simply a creation of God: it is divine through the divinity of its creation; part of a whole theory of the human and the divine. ... Whilst he may not have always succeeded in writing in the "common" language of ordinary people in all of his poems, he certainly did so in "Strange fits of passion I have known". ... The language immediately creates a sense of foreboding, or dark prophesy: "strange fits" of passion of which the poet "dare's" to tell. ...

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Great literature is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree {Davidoff, 199}. ... In what ways do the authors, Walt Whitman and Robert Frost, compare andor contrast in the fulfillment of the critical literary theories, psychological and historical? In order to answer this question you have to know the definition of psychological and historical theories. ... The definition of Historical Critical Theory is a work of literature has done something valuable if it sheds light upon an historic era, for example: Gone with the Wind, Ben Hur. ... When something is said t...

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Angelou's theories about literature can be established from her different works and style of writing. ... Angelou relied on black literature theories in writing whereby her poetry complements the search for self-identity among African Americans, which is expressed in her autobiographical narratives such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. ... Angelou's writing theory is based on her life experiences, as well as that of other black Americans. ... Some critics consider Angelou's work as thin in substance and boring in language, thus not adequate to be considered as poetic (Bloom 9...

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In the poem, Spenser uses such literary devices as figurative language, personification, and the almighty symbolism among others. ... Many see this as a statement of the belief and theory of reincarnation, once again, a religious belief. ...

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To use this theory pope uses sporting imagery, "The red crashing game of a fight? ... Which was why Pope added it into her poem along with "toe the line" as it is colloquial language (words from everyday speech) and it is easy for the readers to understand. ... This language that pope uses in a brainwashing way is called personification. ...

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Aeschylus is noted for the seriousness, complexity of thought and majestic language. ... Sophocles is most famous for his characterization, graceful language, and sense of calm and proportion. ... Sophists were scholars and teachers of theories of knowledge. ...

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Rudyard Kipling's works are greatly known for their sociological references, use of language, and influences from India. ... One theory of Kipling's, that unless England supports its colonies then they will fall, is heavily expressed in this verse (Middle 1). ... Kipling's works the use of the language of everyday men speaking to men has annoyed many of his critics (Sandison 203). ...

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To use this theory pope uses sporting imagery, "The red crashing game of a fight? ... Which was why Pope added it into her poem along with "toe the line" as it is colloquial language (words from everyday speech) and it is easy for the readers to understand. ... This language that pope uses in a brainwashing way is called personification. ...

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It can be used to explain historical events in history, theories of scientists in Biology, and many other subjects. ... But the term is perhaps most commonly used to describe figurative language, which is as a theme in literature. ... Note that the connection between sound and pronunciation is sometimes rather a product of imagination and also that written language retains an aural quality, so that even unspoken your writing has a sound to it. ... Style is the manner of expression of a particular writer, produced by choice of words, grammatical structures, use of literary devices, and all ...

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Christianity was introduced in Bengal and finally upper caste Hindu elites who were impressed by the literal principals and theory of Western education. ... Harihar Das in Life and Letters of Toru Dutt describes Toru as a rare genius for her capacity to imbibe foreign languages: In all her capacity too brief life she mastered Sanskrit and wrote in French and English with a grace and an individual distinction which has given her rank among the authentic voices of western literature. ...

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Emerson is noted for his skill in presenting his ideas eloquently and in poetic language B. ... He taught modern languages at Bowdoin from 1829 to 1835. ... During Lowell's lifespan of 72 years, one of his many accomplishments was becoming the professor of modern languages at Harvard after Longfellow retired. ... Robert Frost (1874-1963) - American poet, who drew his images from the New England countryside and his language from New England speech. ... He is known for his innovative language and precise detail, as well as attention to line breaks. ...

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Abrams states that "no less characteristic of romantic theory is a set of alternative analogies implying that poetry is an interaction, the joint effect of inner and outer, mind and object, passion and the perceptions of sense" (51). ... By using a figure of speech that transfers meanings, Shelley projects language out of the "material" world in order to transcend the contingencies of life. ... Truth, Shelley suggests, lies beneath the veil, but only through poetic language can we have access to it.1 Shelley considers that reality encompasses all knowledge, bu...

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Throughout the Victorian and Georgian periods the language of poetry was felt to have a special decorum and to be different from everyday language. Modern poetry contains language that is closer to the idioms of everyday speech and to a more diverse range of subject matter. ... Such a rich use of language expresses a view of reality which is more fluid. The language mix reflects a sense that there is no longer a fixed language of poetry just as there is no longer one English. ...

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One of Hopkins's most famous (and most debated) theories centres on the concept of "inscape." ... " (3) "It is found in nursery rhymes, weather saws, and so on; because, however these may have been once made in running rhythm, the terminations having dropped off by the change of language, the stresses come together and so the rhythm is sprung...

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In his essay on human understanding, he discussed significant aspects of how human beings express themselves through language, logic and religion. ... According to his theory, human beings cannot possess knowledge that they are not aware of. ...

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It was followed by some of the best-known poems in the English language, including "The Waste Land" (1922), "The Hollow Men" (1925), "Ash Wednesday" (1930) and "Four Quartets" (1945). ... He would also be remembered as the most erudite poet of his time in the English language. ... Alfred Prufrock,"" commonly known as "Prufrock," written mostly when Eliot was only twenty-two, was pioneering in its use of interior monologue, in its fragmented structure, and in its startling figurative language ("Let us go then, you and I, When the evening is spread out against the sky Like a patient etheri...

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In the Victorian era, there was a huge conflict occurred especially because of Darwin's theory between science and religion. ... On the contrary, Tennyson, confused by the death of his close friend Arthur Hallam, can find no gentleness in a world which caused such pain and crushed and bewildered his faith; moreover, the assault of evolutionary theory upon the religious doctrines of the time contributes to his pessimistic vision on nature and world. ...

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