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.
English Literature Through the Ages
English literature has a rich and diverse history spanning several ages, each with distinct characteristics and contributions. Literature from different periods exhibits distinct stylistic trends and ...
The Chorus
The word chorus means a 'group of dancers' in Greek, and choral songs were performed in religious festivals in ancient Greece. The importance of the chorus in literature and performing arts lies in it...
Writing a News Report
A news report is a factual and informative piece of writing that presents news to the public. It covers current events, issues, and other relevant information and is typically written in a concise, st...
Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard
Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard is the British writer Thomas Gray's most famous poem, first published in 1751. It mourns the lives of the obscure and forgotten populace of a rural village, whose...
The Soliloquy
The soliloquy is a dramatic device often used in literature and theatre, where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, usually while alone on stage. This dramatic device is used extensively in theatr...
Tips for Writing Reports
Writing reports can be challenging, but you can create clear, concise, and effective reports with careful planning and organisation. Before you start writing, make sure you understand why the report i...
Not My Best Side
Not My Best Side by U A Fanthorpe is a poem that humorously reinterprets the classical legend of Saint George and the Dragon by giving a voice to each of the three main characters depicted in Paolo Uc...
Sentimental Comedy
Sentimental comedy is a genre of theatrical comedy that emerged in the 18th century as a reaction against the more cynical and morally ambiguous comedies of the Restoration period, offering a more opt...
Macavity: The Mystery Cat
Macavity: The Mystery Cat is a poem by T S Eliot that is part of his collection Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, a collection of feline-centered poems published in 1939. These poems later became t...