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Ulysses by James Joyce

Ulysses by James Joyce.  1) Introduction: "Ulysses" is a highly influential modernist novel written by Irish author James Joyce. It was first serialized between 1918 and 1920, and later published as a complete work in 1922. The novel is known for its complex narrative structure, experimental language, and controversial themes. "Ulysses" is widely regarded as one of the greatest literary achievements of the 20th century, and it has had a profound impact on subsequent literature. 2) Summary: "Ulysses" takes place over the course of a single day, June 16, 1904, in Dublin, Ireland. The book follows the parallel stories of three main characters: Leopold Bloom, Stephen Dedalus, and Molly Bloom. Each character represents different aspects of Odysseus, the mythological hero from Homer's "Odyssey." Leopold Bloom is a Jewish advertising salesman who embarks on a series of events throughout the day while pondering his wife's infidelity. Stephen Deda

The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare .  Introduction: "The Merchant of Venice" is one of William Shakespeare's most well-known plays, believed to have been written between 1596 and 1598. Set in Venice during the 16th century, the play explores themes of love, friendship, greed, justice, and prejudice. It is a complex and compelling tale that raises thought-provoking questions about morality and the consequences of our actions. Summary: The play revolves around the character of Antonio, a wealthy merchant in Venice, who borrows money from the Jewish moneylender Shylock to help his friend Bassanio woo the lady he loves, Portia. However, Antonio's ships, which he relies on for his wealth, are delayed at sea, leaving him unable to repay his debt to Shylock on time. Shylock seizes this opportunity to demand a pound of Antonio's flesh as repayment, knowing that this would ultimately result in his death. The case is brought to the court, where Portia disguises h

DON QUIXOTE by MIGUELDE CERVANTES

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DON QUIXOTE by MIGUELDE CERVANTES Don Quixote fully titled The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha , is a Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. It follows the adventures of Alonso Quixano, an hidalgo who reads so many chivalric novels that he loses his sanity and decides to set out to revive chivalry, undo wrongs, and bring justice to the world, under the name Don Quixote.  * SUMMARY :* Don Quixote is a middle-aged gentleman from the region of La Mancha in central Spain.  Obsessed with the chivalrous ideals touted in books he has read, he decides to take up his lance and sword to defend the helpless and destroy the wicked. After a first failed adventure, he sets out on a second one with a somewhat befuddled laborer named Sancho Panza, whom he has persuaded to accompany him as his faithful squire. In return for Sancho’s services, Don Quixote promises to make Sancho the wealthy governor of an isle. On his horse, Rocinante, a barn nag well past his prime, Don Quixote rid

An Essay on Dramatic Poesy- John Dryden

An Essay on Dramatic Poesy
  PPT on Helen Gardner's The Sceptre and The Torch

Slogans: Tool of Protest

  Slogans: Tool of Protest Likewise “Le Kar rahenge Azadi, Azadi, Azadi…” slogans have been echoed everywhere, nowadays, in India particularly in Universities, educational institutions, mass rallies who demonstrate after applying article 370, CAA etc. After getting freedom and emergency of 1970s’ “Sapurn Kranti” slogan, once more, the sound covered everyone’s life directly or indirectly. Can it call Protest against the practitioner of powers? Definitely it is. Let us understand what is mean of protest. “Protest is an expression of bearing witness on behalf of an express cause by words or actions with regard to particular event, policies or situation” (Wikipedia).   According to the said statement Protest is an expression against such policies or actions or situation. The policies, actions, situation are served by power holder institutions such as Religion, Politics, bureaucrats, Law makers, education etc. People gather together and demonstrate which one tool of protest is by saying