A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen is a groundbreaking play that explores themes of gender roles, individual freedom, and societal expectations. Set in a middle-class household, the story follows Nora...
This comprehensive guide provides an overview of the development of English literature from its origins to modern times. Authored by T. Singh, the book examines key literary movements, major authors,...
A House for Mr. Biswas is a novel by Nobel Prize-winning author V. S. Naipaul, published in 1961. The story follows the life of Mr. Mohun Biswas, an Indo-Trinidadian man...
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is a semi-autobiographical novel by Irish writer James Joyce, first published in 1916. It traces the formative years of Stephen Dedalus,...
An Apology for Poetry by Sir Philip Sidney is one of the foundational texts in the field of literary criticism. Written in the late 16th century, it defends the role...
An Essay of Dramatic Poesy by John Dryden is a critical work in which Dryden defends the importance and value of English drama. Written in 1668, the essay is a...
Animal Farm is a political allegory written by George Orwell, first published in 1945. The novella critiques the events leading up to the Russian Revolution and the early years of...
Areopagitica by John Milton is a passionate and eloquent defense of free speech and the freedom of the press. Written as a response to the English Parliament’s licensing order of...
Arms and the Man is a satirical comedy by George Bernard Shaw that challenges romanticized notions of war and love. Set during the Serbo-Bulgarian War, it tells the story of...
Barchester Towers is the second novel in Anthony Trollope's famous Chronicles of Barsetshire series, first published in 1857. It follows the social and political intricacies of the fictional town of...
Beloved, published in 1987, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Toni Morrison. Set after the American Civil War, the novel follows Sethe, an escaped enslaved woman, who is haunted by...
Candida is a three-act play by George Bernard Shaw that explores themes of marriage, gender roles, and personal freedom. Set in Victorian England, it centers around the character Candida, a...
Critical Practice by Catherine Belsey is a key work in literary theory that explores the nature and methods of critical reading and interpretation. In this book, Belsey offers an in-depth...
Culture & Imperialism by Edward Said explores the intricate relationship between culture and colonialism. Said examines how Western literature and cultural narratives have reinforced imperial ideologies, shaping attitudes toward colonized...
Eminent Victorians by Lytton Strachey is a biographical work that critically examines the lives of four prominent figures from Victorian England. Through a blend of sharp wit and psychological insight,...
Emma is a classic novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1815. It tells the story of Emma Woodhouse, a young woman of wealth and intelligence who enjoys matchmaking but...
English Literature and Language for Lecturer, Assistant Professor, CSS PCS PMS PPSC FPSC , and Other Exams by Imran Anwar - Kitab Mahal English Literature and Language for Lecturer, Assistant Professor, CSS,...
Essays in Criticism by Matthew Arnold is a seminal collection of literary and cultural critiques that explores the role of criticism in the development of literature and culture. Arnold advocates...
Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb is a celebrated collection of personal essays blending wit, nostalgia, and introspection. Written under the pseudonym "Elia," these essays capture Lamb's reflections on life,...
Great Expectations is one of Charles Dickens' most renowned novels, first published in 1861. It follows the life of Philip Pirrip, or Pip, an orphan raised by his sister and...