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Devika Panikar

Devika Panikar
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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.

To a Skylark

To a Skylark by Percy Bysshe Shelley is one of the most celebrated Romantic poems, written in 1820. The poem is an ode to the skylark, a bird whose song epitomises pure, unbounded joy and transcendent...

Modernism and Postmodernism

Modernism and Postmodernism are two significant movements in literature, art, architecture, and culture that emerged in response to the dramatic changes in society, technology, and worldviews in the l...

Blackout

Roger Mais's Blackout is a short story that offers a profound commentary on race relations, power dynamics, and the human experience. Written during a time when the Caribbean was grappling with the le...

Union Government, Not Central Government

Nanabhoy "Nani" Ardeshir Palkhivala was an eminent Indian jurist, constitutional expert and liberal economist. Born in Mumbai in 1920, he had his master's degree in English Language and Literature. La...

A Hindu Princess and Her Islamic Dynasty

A Hindu Princess and Her Islamic Dynasty is a tale from Kottarathil Sankunni's renowned work, Aithihyamala (Garland of Legends), a collection of traditional stories, folklore, and historical narrative...

Aristotle’s Poetics

Aristotle (384-322 BC) was a Greek philosopher and scientist regarded as one of the most prominent figures in Western philosophy. Aristotle was a student of Plato, the preeminent Greek philosopher of ...

Naturalism: A Harsh Reflection of Reality

Naturalism is a style and philosophy in literature and art that aims to replicate a believable everyday reality, emphasising the role of heredity and environment in shaping human character and destiny...

Realism: A Mirror to Society

Realism is an approach to art and literature that attempts to depict subjects as they appear in everyday life without idealisation or romanticisation. It sought to portray everyday life and society wi...

Literature and the Second World War

The Second World War, spanning from 1939 to 1945, was a cataclysmic event that irrevocably altered the course of human history. It left an indelible mark on the world, profoundly affecting every aspec...

Africa

Africa, a poem by Maya Angelou, is a powerful and evocative piece that personifies the continent, exploring its history, suffering, and resilience. The poem encapsulates Africa's journey from its anci...