Devika Panikar
δάσκαλος (dáskalos) means the teacher in Greek. Devika Panikar has been teaching English Language and Literature since 2006. She is an Assistant Professor with the Directorate of Collegiate Education under the Government of Kerala and now works at the Government College Kasaragod. This website is a collection of lecture notes she prepared by referring to various sources for her students’ perusal.
The Drunken Boat
Arthur Rimbaud's poem The Drunken Boat (Le Bateau Ivre) is a vivid and imaginative exploration of freedom, isolation, and the boundaries of human experience. The 16-year-old Rimbaud wrote this poem to...
The Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri is one of the most celebrated and influential works in world literature, written between 1308 and 1321. This epic poem is a profound spiritual and allegorical jour...
Essential Skills for Building Connections
Interpersonal communication is fundamental in personal and professional interactions, allowing individuals to exchange messages and emotions effectively. Key elements of this process include expressin...
New Criticism
New Criticism is a formalist approach to literary analysis that emerged in the early to mid-20th century, primarily in the United States and Britain. This movement emphasised the close reading of text...
Giving Directions and Instructions
Effective communication of directions and instructions is essential in various aspects of daily life, from navigating unfamiliar areas to performing complex tasks. This comprehensive guide delves deep...
World Classics
The world's literary classics form a mosaic of humanity's most profound expressions, encompassing ancient epics, philosophical novels, and powerful dramas illuminating universal truths and individual ...
Formalism
Formalism is a school of literary theory and criticism that focuses on the formal elements of a text —such as its structure, language, style, and use of literary devices —rather than its content, hist...
The Sleeper in the Valley
The Sleeper in the Valley (Le Dormeur du Val) is a poem known for its powerful imagery and subtle anti-war message, written by French poet Arthur Rimbaud when he was only 16 years old. This work is on...
Introducing Others
Introducing others is a subtle yet powerful social skill that helps build connections and enhance communication. It serves as a bridge, fostering rapport between people who may not know each other. A ...
The Scholar-Gypsy
Matthew Arnold was a writer of many activities, but it is chiefly as a poet and a critic that he now holds his place in English literature. The Scholar-Gypsy is a lyrical poem by Arnold, published in ...