Dr. Sachin Londhe, Associate Professor of English, K. N. Bhise College

 Literary Devices/Terms 1. Plot Definition : The sequence of events in a story that are interconnected and move the narrative forward. It includes the exposition, complication, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The plot provides structure to the story and keeps the reader engaged by creating tension and conflict. Example : In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, the plot revolves around the love story of Romeo and Juliet, their secret marriage, the feud between their families, and their tragic deaths. 2. Setting Definition : The time and place in which a story occurs. It includes the physical environment, historical period, and social context. The setting creates the atmosphere and helps the reader understand the context of the characters’ actions and the story’s themes. Example : In To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the setting is the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the Great Depression. This setting influences the themes of racis...

My Soul Has A Hat  ही ब्राझीलियन लेखक आणि कवी Mario de Andrade यांची एक लोकप्रिय आणि  प्रेरणादायी कविता आहे My Soul Has A Hat by  Mario de Andrade मी माझे वय मोजले आणि जाणवले की मी जेवढे जगलो आहे, त्यापेक्षा आता जगण्यासाठीचा कमी वेळ शिल्लक राहिला आहे. मला लहान मुलासारखे वाटते, ज्याने कँडीचा पुडा बक्षीस म्हणून मिळवला होता - सुरुवातीला तो आनंदाने गोड कँड्या खात होता, पण जेव्हा त्याला समजले की पुढ्यात कँड्या फारशा शिल्लक राहिल्या नाहीत, तेव्हा तो राहिलेल्या  कँड्याचा जास्त  आनंद घेऊ लागला. माझ्याकडे आता अशा अगणित बैठकांसाठी वेळ नाही, ज्यामध्ये नियम, प्रक्रिया आणि अंतर्गत धोरणांवर चर्चा केली जाते, पण शेवटी त्यामधील काहीच होत नाही. माझ्यात आता अशा मूर्ख लोकांना सहन करण्याची सहनशीलता नाहीये, जे वयाने मोठे झाले असले तरी त्यांची समज वाढली नाही. माझ्याकडे वेळ खूप कमी आहे - मला आता फक्त सत्व पाहिजे; माझ्याकडे जास्त वेळ नाहीये. माझ्या कँडींच्या पुड्यात आता फारशा कँड्या उरलेल्या नाहीत. मला अशा लोकांसोबत राहायचे आहे, जे वास्तववादी आहेत, जे आपल्या चुका हसत स्वीकारतात, आ...

  B. A. I  Sem. II  Unit No. 3 Novel: Definitions and Characteristics I. Novel: Definitions A novel is a long, fictional narrative written in prose, which describes characters, events, and settings in a structured and imaginative way. Different literary critics and writers have defined the novel in various ways. Definitions of Novel by Critics and Writers E.M. Forster – “A novel is a fiction in prose of a certain extent.” Walter Allen – “The novel is a narrative of considerable length in which characters and actions represent real life in a plot that is of interest.” M.H. Abrams – “A novel is an extended fictional prose narrative, usually lengthy and complex, dealing imaginatively with human experience through a connected sequence of events involving a group of characters.” Dr. Johnson – “A novel is a small tale, generally of fictitious nature.” Richardson – “A novel is a large, complex, and continuous story tha...

  B. A. I Sem. II  UNIT 1 Survey Topics Short Story: Definition, Characteristics, and Elements   I. Short Story: Definition A short story is a brief work of fiction that focuses on a single event, character, or theme. Unlike a novel, it is concise and revolves around a single plot with limited characters. Definitions of a Short Story by Critics and Writers: Edgar Allan Poe – “A short story is a piece of prose fiction that can be read in one sitting and aims to create a single effect.” M. H. Abrams – “A short story is a brief fictional narrative in prose that usually focuses on a single character and event.” Hugh Holman – “A short story is a fictional narrative that is shorter than a novel and concentrates on a few characters with a clear theme.” E. V. Lucas – “A short story must have a unity of effect, aiming to give a strong impression with a minimum number of words.” From these definitions, a short story is: ...