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A Letter to Jonathan Swift in Response to "A Tale of a Tub"

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A Letter to Jonathan Swift in Response to "A Tale of a Tub" Dear Mr. Jonathan Swift,                  Your "A Tale of a Tub" is a masterpiece of satire, a biting critique of religious conformity, philosophical discourse, and the human tendency to become entangled in petty disputes. Your wit is sharp, your observations insightful, and your ability to expose the hypocrisy and absurdity of human behavior is unparalleled.                I particularly admire your exploration of the nature of religious belief. The three brothers – Peter, Jack, and Martin – representing the Catholic, Anglican, and dissenting Protestant churches, respectively, are a brilliant allegory for the divisions and conflicts that have plagued Christianity for centuries. Your critique of religious institutions and their tendency to become corrupted by power and dogma is both timely and necessary.           ...

Top 5 Bollywood Adaptation of Shakespeare’s Works

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  Introduction of Shakespeare: William Shakespeare was an English writer born in 1564. He is famous for his plays and poems, including well-known works like "Hamlet" and "Romeo and Juliet." His stories often focus on themes like love and power. Shakespeare's writing has greatly influenced literature and is still studied and performed today. Top 5 Bollywood Adaptations of Shakespeare’s Works Shakespeare’s timeless plays have inspired filmmakers across the globe, and Bollywood is no exception. Indian directors have reimagined Shakespeare’s stories, blending them with Indian culture, settings, and emotions to create unforgettable films. Here are the top 5 Bollywood adaptations of Shakespeare’s works : 1. Maqbool (2003) Based on: Macbeth Directed by: Vishal Bhardwaj Starring: Irrfan Khan, Pankaj Kapur, Tabu Maqbool is a dark and gritty reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth , set in the Mumbai underworld. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film explores th...

Salient features of Wordsworth as a romantic poet

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 NAME  : SRUSHTIKUMARI ZINABHAI  CHAUDHARI                  ROLL NO : 40                 CLASS : MA, SEM– 1                 YEAR : 2024-25                        MKBU,        DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH,                                                         BHAVNAGAR. “Salient features of Wordsworth as a romantic   poet” Introduction of poet: William Wordsworth  ( 1770-1850) :-                                         He was born at Cockermouth , outside the Lake District .  In 1839, Oxford conferred upon him the degree ...

Virtual Teacher’s Day Celebration

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Hello everyone,  This blog is made for the collective memory of Teacher’s Day celebration 🎉. Department of English (MKBU) organise virtual Teacher’s Day celebration. As a part of our participation, I prepared one short video in YouTube on ‘Deconstruction theory’ by Jacques Derrida. Then, also I upload this video on Ted ed platform and organise quiz for quick learning. YouTube link 🔗 :  Link for Quize 🔗: https://forms.gle/gTLmxbWVLjgRhTXw9 Ted ed link 🔗:  https://ed.ted.com/on/oQV6yUNi