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.
Four Kinds of Meaning
I A Richards, a prominent literary critic, introduced the concept of the "four kinds of meaning" in his influential book Practical Criticism (1929). Richards' theory was part of his effort to develop ...
Objective Criticism
Objective criticism is a significant approach in literary theory that emerged in the early 20th century, primarily associated with the New Criticism movement. It emphasises analysing a work of literat...
The Romantic and Victorian Era
The Romantic and Victorian periods were two of the most transformative eras in English literature, with each bringing distinct styles, themes, and philosophies to poetry and criticism. While the Roman...
The Decline of English Literature
The "decline of English literature" concept is often debated among scholars, critics, and readers alike. This decline does not necessarily imply a reduction in the quantity of literary works produced ...
Nehru and Science in the Age of Coronavirus
Nehru and Science in the Age of Coronavirus is a significant work that revisits the scientific vision of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Santos...
Movement Poetry
Movement Poetry is a term used to describe a group of British poets who came to prominence in the 1950s. They shared a common desire to break away from the modernist traditions of the early 20th centu...
Neoclassical Criticism
Neoclassical criticism, which flourished during the 17th and 18th centuries, was deeply rooted in the intellectual and cultural movements of the Enlightenment. It emphasised the values of reason, orde...
The Indian Constitution: Limited but Necessary
Prof Gopinath Ravindran, the former Vice Chancellor of the Kannur University, is a renowned history scholar. He has written prominent works that serve as a reference for students and scholars, and he ...