It is well-known in the
world of poetry readers and literary persons that nature and Wordsworth more or
less work like synonymous to each other. Without nature, the poetry of
Wordsworth is nothing; since the beginning of his poetic career to the end of
his poetry, one can easily find the impression that nature marked upon him and
his poetry. Nature is the inevitable force when we talk about the poetry of
Wordsworth; it works like the central object around which the cobweb of
Wordsworth’s poetry is weaved. Nature to Wordsworth means everything in his
last stage… however, it was not a sudden ‘flash’, rather it was a
gradual process that integrated nature to the poetry and even the life of
Wordsworth. Nature in the beginning was only of a ‘secondary pursuit’ to
the poet and eventually it became the ‘mistress’ and later ‘mother’
and sustainer of the poet. All the story, Wordsworth records in his celebrated
autobiography – The Prelude.
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Showing posts with label Critical notes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Critical notes. Show all posts
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Saturday, September 20, 2014
COMMUNAL HARMONY IN INDIA. COMMUNALISM. HINDU, MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD, ESSAY ON COMMUNAL HARMONY IN INDIA
Seeking what is impossible is a ‘sheer foolishness’ in the
terms proper! However, looking for what might come true, what has some possibilities,
if we are ready to make an effort for that task, is a bright side that we must
get into. ‘Communal Harmony’ in our country India is not a daydream! We can achieve
this heavenly bliss in our great nation. People of India want it; children of
India do not know what to talk about community; they know the muslim boy as a
boy and a hindu girl as a girl! When and how did ‘Love Jihad’ occur? Our children
do not really understand!
The question arises then who knows all these? Who is the
cause? What is the cause behind the scenes who is governing all these bull-shit
in our nation? You people know the answer already! Some so called leaders, and
mostly the media of our nation. A small issue and the media people are ready to
make a hype of it in a single night of debates and ‘bayanbaji’ from the ‘netas’.
Did you first see the ‘naked poster’ of Amir Khan? (I think only the netizens
must have seen it over some facebook or twitter.) And the people, the simple people who sat down to
watch the news on their television, had to see the nude Amir Khan with a radio
in his hands and trying to hide what he wished people to see!
Ah! The dilemma!
People, now we have to be prepared to do what we really need
to. To bring down the dream of ‘COMMUNAL HARMONY’ in our nation, try to act
with your heart. ALL PEOPLE ARE same. No one is more; no one is less; now
understand this ultimate lesson of humanity and accept all with open chest. The
leaders will always be in a way of grinding their own axe and making us fool. So
do not be more a fool and act like clever, sensible, responsible citizen of our
glorious country. Wish you all the best!
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Saturday, March 29, 2014
The Guide: R K Narayan: Summary: Characters: Sketch of important characters: Review
The Guide,
simple as the typical R.K Narayan’s novels, narrates a story to the readers and
says nothing more than this. You will be surprised when you consider the story
and the narration deeply. The story, as simple as a children story, has a
gravity and a message to deliver to the curious minds contemplating the meaning
and worth of life, musing about death, and thinking about the world.
The major
characters in the novel are Raju, Rosie, Marco, Gafur, Mani, and others are
supporting yet important characters who push the novel ahead at times. Raju is
an impetuous young man. He hurries in the actions without considering the pros
and cons of present and the future. He sees only one thing in the life of him,
the chance to enjoy the life in full colours. Rosie is a young woman, married
to Marco. She is a dancer but has to promise her husband during the marriage
that she will never think of dancing anymore in the future. She, however, is a
supressed artist and wants to flourish one day. Marco is an author searching
for the ancient caves and sculptures here and there. He is a miser in the terms
of his slips. He does not seem to enjoy his conjugal life in spite of a
beautiful wife and ignores her to his works. Gafur is a taxi driver and friend
of Raju. He is a good man who often advises Raju about his bad decisions or
anything else Raju does wrong in his view. Mani is the later clerk of Raju and
Nalini. (Nalini is the changed name of Rosie when she becomes a very famous
dancer.)
The outline
summary of the novel is very easy to remember. I will be posting that soon.
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Auden: Dear though the Night is Gone: Love Poem by Auden: Summary
This poem, surely a
serious one with complications, is undoubtedly very tough for the readers with
some single interpretation to carry on. One can say it draws a picture of
prostitution; someone can figure it out as the love story of the poet, which
was a failure. Moreover, some new interpretations may come into play too.
However, to summarize the poem as a whole with some definite idea is difficult. Still, if you read the poem carefully, you will come through the ideas of faith, revelation, illusion, and disillusion etc. too. The poet describes of a night spent with someone in a place where there are other couples too. (It might lead a mind to think of some brothel.) Moreover, other couples have hostile eyes for this couple which poet forms with his beloved/partner. The poet and his beloved/partner are making love and the other couples are sad, inactive, though in each other's arms. This situation might take us back to the 'wasteland' of Eliot where 'exploring hands encounter no defence.'
The situation in the poem is dense and sad. Love has been not at all a pleasure.
The last part/stanza of the poem is very significant and most complicated. It's true that I am also unable to find something definite in that. However, we must make some ideas about the lines. So, the poet seems (to me) making a question to himself. Was he trying to taste the depth of love? Was he not ready to indulge in physical contact? 'That you then, unabashed, did what I never wished,' this line raises questions of dispute in the poem. Whom is he addressing to? To himself, or to his beloved/partner?
One idea arises and that veers the other idea.
Or it was some truth that the poet finds through the course of the night and falls aside of the conventional way?
However, to summarize the poem as a whole with some definite idea is difficult. Still, if you read the poem carefully, you will come through the ideas of faith, revelation, illusion, and disillusion etc. too. The poet describes of a night spent with someone in a place where there are other couples too. (It might lead a mind to think of some brothel.) Moreover, other couples have hostile eyes for this couple which poet forms with his beloved/partner. The poet and his beloved/partner are making love and the other couples are sad, inactive, though in each other's arms. This situation might take us back to the 'wasteland' of Eliot where 'exploring hands encounter no defence.'
The situation in the poem is dense and sad. Love has been not at all a pleasure.
The last part/stanza of the poem is very significant and most complicated. It's true that I am also unable to find something definite in that. However, we must make some ideas about the lines. So, the poet seems (to me) making a question to himself. Was he trying to taste the depth of love? Was he not ready to indulge in physical contact? 'That you then, unabashed, did what I never wished,' this line raises questions of dispute in the poem. Whom is he addressing to? To himself, or to his beloved/partner?
One idea arises and that veers the other idea.
Or it was some truth that the poet finds through the course of the night and falls aside of the conventional way?
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