Advika's [AdvikaLit]

                                                      Come, let’s all wear mirrors                             Everyone will see their own face                            Everyone will seem beautiful here                            What is seen is not what it is                            The face printed on the mirror                                   The mirror’s translation is never exac t "                             ...

  Metaphysical Poets: Acclaimed English writer and critic Samuel Johnson, in his book " Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets" coined the term 'Metaphysical Poets ' to denote a group of 17th century British poets whose poetry explored the philosophical & spiritual world going beyond the physical reality. With the use of complex paradoxes, metaphysical conceits, witty language blending logic and emotion together these poets  truly pushed the limits of poetic expression and despite Johnson's initial criticism the term has become a celebrated label for this group.  Popularly known as 'Metaphysical poetry' ; their works majorly deal with the themes of love, religion, political satire, death  and human experiences, often making comparisons between two seemingly unrelated & far-fetched things that surprise the readers. Prominent members of this group are:             John Donne   : ' The Good-Morrow' , 'The Sun-    ...

 Kudos to Arati Kadav for hitting the silver screen 🎞 with ' Mrs.'(2024).  Whereas high octane drama, saccharine romance mostly dominate the cinematic landscape ' Mrs .' certainly stands out as a quite yet thunderous commentary on the nature of patriarchy. Lead by mesmerizing Sanya Malhotra this Hindi remake of the 2021 Malayalam gem ' The Great Indian Kitchen ' aptly captures the original essence and delivers a story that is both universal and deeply personal. The story never screams its message but let the execution of daily oppression speak for itself. Somehow compelling the viewers to confront societal truths otherwise overlooked and making it a must watch for anyone willing to engage with the issue. When kitchen becomes the battleground for gender equality and fighting for self-respect a norm— ' Mrs .'  portrays the story of Richa (Sanya Malhotra) , a vibrant girl with dreams to become a professional dancer who enters an arranged marriage with Diwa...

  Amitavo Ghosh's  The Hungry Tide  is an intriguing novel that masterfully unveils Sundarbans’ fragile beauty where nature and humanity collide in a delicate often devastating way.  Set against the tidal landscape’s shifting currents, the novel juxtaposes the personal quests of Piya, a cetologist studying river dolphins, and Kanai, a translator uncovering his uncle’s revolutionary past, with the region’s ecological and socio-political tensions. Ghosh's lyrical prose captures the archipelago's unbridled essence- where merciless strom furies shatter lives, man-eaters prowl the darkness- while exposing the scars of colonialism. Intertwining myth ,like the folklore of Bon Bibi with stark realities of clim ate change Ghosh redefines our understanding of survival, coexistence, and the cycle of life and loss in the world, making  The Hungry Tide  a poignant reflection on humans' fractured relationship with nature. Piyali Roy, the protagonist is an American ceto...

  University Wits : This term coined by George Saintsbury refers to a group of 16th Century playwrights and pamphleteers who were educated at universities, predominantly Oxford or Cambridge with the notable exception of Thomas Kyd who is often associated with this group. Other prominent members of this group are :                  1) Christopher Marlowe: Doctor Faustus              Tamburlain the Great, Edward 2                  2) Robert Greene : Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay  ,   Greene's Groats , Pandosto                 3) Thomas Nashe :    The Unfortunate  Traveller                   4) John Lyly :  'Plays':: Campaspe , Sapho and paho,  Endymion , Gallathea , Midas                'Pr...

  Scottish Chaucerian : Originated in the 15 th Century by a group of Scottish poets who were influenced by Geoffrey Chaucer, “ father of English Poetry ”. ·         They were best known for their ‘narrative poetry’, ‘courtly romances’ , ‘dream allegories' , ‘use of long Latinate words,   and Middle Scots’ ·         Popularly cited as ‘makars’, these poets were believed to have introduced Chaucerian style to Scotland during the period of Scottish Renaissance. ·         Most notable of them are :       1.Robert Henryson: a) Testament of Criseyde   b) Orpheus and Eurydice       2. William Dunbar: a) Golden Barge b) Thristle and the Rose       3. Gavin Douglas: a) Palace of Honour       4. Sir David Lyndsay: a) The Fall of Prince    ...

  1.   Sons of Ben: ·       Originated   in   the   17 th Century   by   a   group   of poets and   playwrights   who   were   influenced   by   Ben   Jonson. ·       They   were   known   for   their   classical   allusions   and   wit. ·       Members of   this   group   : 1.      Richard   Browne 2.    Thomas   Nabbe 3.       Thomas   Killingrew 4.      Thomas   Randolph 5.      Sir William   Davenant 6.        William    Cavendish 7.       Jasper   Mayne 8.       Henry   Galthrope 9.        Peter   Hausted 10.   Shakerley   Marmion ...