https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT4vsJCBYUNqbTJKDP3I-bg
Official English Literature Podcast of Ad Maiora YouTube Channel by Sara Albanese.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1jS3rEXFQxO0wOo8Hmwn-CoD2KqZFbxo]]>enEducationCopyright Ad Maiora - Sara Albanesehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7235dbabb979254a195dff21104dacc4.jpghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT4vsJCBYUNqbTJKDP3I-bgTue, 03 Dec 2024 11:06:45 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseAd Maiora - Sara Albaneseadmaioratutor@gmail.comEnglish literature, easy and immediate. Continuously updated lessons dedicated to the great authors of English literature. A literature course suitable for both beginners and experts. Official English Literature Podcast of Ad Maiora YouTube Channel...
Official English Literature Podcast of Ad Maiora YouTube Channel by Sara Albanese.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1jS3rEXFQxO0wOo8Hmwn-CoD2KqZFbxo]]>falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-1-the-rise-of-the-novel-in-the-18th-century--20473118
The new values of the middle class are opposite to the main features of the previous romance, which is compared to the modern novel in terms of characters, plot, language and setting.
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is considered a new pattern for the development of the novel.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20473118Wed, 04 Dec 2019 08:55:54 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseThe development of the novel took place in the 18th century in England, as a result of a social and historical background which changed the country into a Parliamentary Monarchy and an industrial power during and after the so-called Stuart Era. The...
The new values of the middle class are opposite to the main features of the previous romance, which is compared to the modern novel in terms of characters, plot, language and setting.
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is considered a new pattern for the development of the novel.]]>116418thcentury,admaiora,culture,england,english,literature,literatureofengland,novel,riseofthenovel,romance,saraalbanesefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-2-shakespeare-the-universal-balance-and-the-woman-as-element-of-disorder--20473168In this video I explain one of the most fascinating interpretations of Shakespeare's theatre and poetry: the relationship between the balance/disbalance of the individual as a microcosm and the universe as a macrocosm.
The elements of disorders often happen to be unconventional women who overcome the stereotype of the "lady" as an angel, which belonged to the previous centuries, and display much more
depth and strength in a complex personality, which is probably inspired by Elizabeth I Tudor. Shakespeare lived in fact during the Golden Age, when the "Virgin Queen" offered a flourishing period to her kingdom, together with a new balance and a completely new feminine image, independent and iconic.
Some of the main works by Shakespeare are mentioned to explain the whole concept, as well as sonnets, which are mentioned and briefly analyzed in their structure and content.
Shakespeare is also described as one of the fathers of the Modern English and his perspective is proved to be still extremely up to date.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20473168Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:05:08 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseWilliam Shakespeare's works offer an incredible amount of perspectives we can get beyond his biography and the mere description of his plots, which most of the times represent just a limited intruduction to his genius. In this video I explain one of...In this video I explain one of the most fascinating interpretations of Shakespeare's theatre and poetry: the relationship between the balance/disbalance of the individual as a microcosm and the universe as a macrocosm.
The elements of disorders often happen to be unconventional women who overcome the stereotype of the "lady" as an angel, which belonged to the previous centuries, and display much more
depth and strength in a complex personality, which is probably inspired by Elizabeth I Tudor. Shakespeare lived in fact during the Golden Age, when the "Virgin Queen" offered a flourishing period to her kingdom, together with a new balance and a completely new feminine image, independent and iconic.
Some of the main works by Shakespeare are mentioned to explain the whole concept, as well as sonnets, which are mentioned and briefly analyzed in their structure and content.
Shakespeare is also described as one of the fathers of the Modern English and his perspective is proved to be still extremely up to date.]]>1888admaiora,culture,english,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,saraalbanese,shakespeare,universalbalance,williamshakespearefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-3-frankenstein-or-the-modern-prometheus-the-concept-of-responsibility--20473173Her gothic novel, written for a contest among intellectuals during a rainy summer at Lord Byron's mansion, represents now one of the deepest and most insightful analysis of the human being, his fears, his relationship with society and his inner dualism.
I'd like to leave behind all the images and reinterpetations of the subject that we have known through movies, theatre and even cartoons, in order to rediscover the true meaning of this classic work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20473173Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:06:50 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseMary Shelley conveyed through her masterpiece "Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus" a very strong message about the responsibility of science and society. Her gothic novel, written for a contest among intellectuals during a rainy summer at Lord...Her gothic novel, written for a contest among intellectuals during a rainy summer at Lord Byron's mansion, represents now one of the deepest and most insightful analysis of the human being, his fears, his relationship with society and his inner dualism.
I'd like to leave behind all the images and reinterpetations of the subject that we have known through movies, theatre and even cartoons, in order to rediscover the true meaning of this classic work.]]>1572admaiora,culture,englishliterature,frankenstein,gothicnovel,literature,literatureofengland,maryshelley,modernprometheus,novel,prometheus,saraalbanese,shelleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-4-romanticism-main-features-social-context-and-key-concepts--20473185Agricultural and Transport Revolution, social unrests, Adam Smith's work, Rousseau's philosophy...), developing a large and multifaceted movement, whose currences involved Literature and Arts throughout Europe.
In this video the main concepts and the most important features of the movement are displayed in a large resume that includes the main theme of Nature as a source of inspiration for the Poet whoapproaches it as an "organic living whole". The independence of the artist is also explained, together with the image of the "poet prophet", whose perspective was based on imagination,
subjectivity and symbolism.
Burke's idea of "beautiful" and "sublime" is associated with some of the poets of the first generation (Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge) and of the second generation (Lord Byron, P.B. Shelley, Keats), while their works are also considered in connection with a social attitude of criticism towords the Industrial Revolution and its negative consequences on nature and on the human being..
Fiction is also mentioned, together with the new image of the writer as a professional who needs to "sell" a new product, thus a new debate about "good and bad literature" has been developed throughout the centuries.
Some important novelists of the time are briefly introduced, like for example Ann Radcliffe with her Gothic works, Jane Austen with her Novel of Manners and Mary Shelley with her Science Fiction.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20473185Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:08:49 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseAlso called the "Age of Revolutions", the Romantic period (19th century) was deeply infuenced by political, social and economical events (American and French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Agricultural and Transport Revolution, social unrests,...Agricultural and Transport Revolution, social unrests, Adam Smith's work, Rousseau's philosophy...), developing a large and multifaceted movement, whose currences involved Literature and Arts throughout Europe.
In this video the main concepts and the most important features of the movement are displayed in a large resume that includes the main theme of Nature as a source of inspiration for the Poet whoapproaches it as an "organic living whole". The independence of the artist is also explained, together with the image of the "poet prophet", whose perspective was based on imagination,
subjectivity and symbolism.
Burke's idea of "beautiful" and "sublime" is associated with some of the poets of the first generation (Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge) and of the second generation (Lord Byron, P.B. Shelley, Keats), while their works are also considered in connection with a social attitude of criticism towords the Industrial Revolution and its negative consequences on nature and on the human being..
Fiction is also mentioned, together with the new image of the writer as a professional who needs to "sell" a new product, thus a new debate about "good and bad literature" has been developed throughout the centuries.
Some important novelists of the time are briefly introduced, like for example Ann Radcliffe with her Gothic works, Jane Austen with her Novel of Manners and Mary Shelley with her Science Fiction.]]>1717admaiora,ageofrevolutions,culture,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,novel,romance,romanticism,saraalbanesefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-5-william-wordsworth-poetic-style-and-main-themes--20473293
This video also gives a special insight into some interpretations of Wordsworth's poems (f.i. I wandered lonely as a Cloud or The Daffodils) concerning the use of colours and the concept of Nature as an active force, an organic living whole that can be considered as a source of inspiration and joy for the artist.

The different "levels" of the Universe belong together in a pantheistic world of spirituality, in which the humblest elements are meant to convey the highest truths.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20473293Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:13:47 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseWilliam Wordsworth is considered as one of the most representative Romantic Poets of the first generation. Together with S.T. Coleridge he wrote the Lyrical Ballads, in which it is possible to find some of his main themes, together with a Preface...
This video also gives a special insight into some interpretations of Wordsworth's poems (f.i. I wandered lonely as a Cloud or The Daffodils) concerning the use of colours and the concept of Nature as an active force, an organic living whole that can be considered as a source of inspiration and joy for the artist.

The different "levels" of the Universe belong together in a pantheistic world of spirituality, in which the humblest elements are meant to convey the highest truths.]]>1519admaiora,culture,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,poetprophet,romanticism,romanticpoets,saraalbanese,williamwordsworth,wordsworthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-6-samuel-taylor-coleridge-symbolism-in-the-rime-of-the-ancient-mariner--20473311In Coleridge's masterpiece "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" the message of love and respect for Nature and for the spiritual truth that permeats it is conveyed through
a complex language and an elaborated symbolism. The Ballad, mostly belonging to the traditional pattern but also unconventional in his exceptions, is divided into seven parts
with a little summary about the plot. It's the highest expression of Coleridge "poetic faith" and the highest representation of him as a poet prophet.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20473311Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:15:47 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseS.T. Coleridge is considered one of the most popular artist in the First Generation of Romantic Poets, especially for his collaboration with Wiliam Wordsworth in writing the Lyrical Ballads. The two authors and friends were two sides of the same coin:...In Coleridge's masterpiece "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" the message of love and respect for Nature and for the spiritual truth that permeats it is conveyed through
a complex language and an elaborated symbolism. The Ballad, mostly belonging to the traditional pattern but also unconventional in his exceptions, is divided into seven parts
with a little summary about the plot. It's the highest expression of Coleridge "poetic faith" and the highest representation of him as a poet prophet.]]>1799admaiora,coleridge,culture,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,lyricalballads,romanticism,romanticpoets,samuelcoleridge,saraalbanese,stcoleridgefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-7-william-blake-the-lamb-songs-of-innocence--20473327His "prophetic books", together with his engraving and painting, are amongst the greatest representations of the Romantic attitude towards nature, and also towards the negative effects of Industrial Revolution, such as urbanization, corruption and a physical as well as a metaphorical "pollution" of cities and souls.
The Lamb (from Songs of Innocence) displays the condition of Nature in the Garden of Eden, before the Fall. The Lamb is a symbol of purity and innocence, of childhood and generosity, as well as a symbol of Christ.
The Christian interpretation of Blake's symbolism is very strong and complememtary with a more pantheistic view of Nature as an organic living whole.
The poet prophet emphasizes a dual vision of God, who was able to create the Lamb but also the Tyger (from Songs of Experience), which is the expression of the so-called "sublime": majestic, fearful and fascinating perfection. The power and the frightening symbol of the Tyger seems to be a challange for God Himself and
it's a juxtaposition between the beautiful and idyllic Lamb and the potentially fatal power of the scaring creature of darkness that may eventually claim to be created by the same God. Lamb and Tyger are two sides of the same coin, as well ad Songs of Innocence and of Experience, which represent Blake's insight into the Universe.

- William Blake (Part 1 of 2): The Lamb (Songs of Innocence) concernes an introduction of the Poet and his main themes, ad well as a detailed analysis of "The Lamb"
https://youtu.be/r81D5HvUhls

- William Blake (Part 2 of 2): The Tyger (Songs of Experience) concernes a detailed analysis of "The Tyger" and an explanation of "London" and "The Chimney Sweeper"
https://youtu.be/fs5QVHcyRDs]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20473327Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:18:09 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseWilliam Blake is considered one of the major Romantic Poets of the first generation. His "prophetic books", together with his engraving and painting, are amongst the greatest representations of the Romantic attitude towards nature, and also towards...His "prophetic books", together with his engraving and painting, are amongst the greatest representations of the Romantic attitude towards nature, and also towards the negative effects of Industrial Revolution, such as urbanization, corruption and a physical as well as a metaphorical "pollution" of cities and souls.
The Lamb (from Songs of Innocence) displays the condition of Nature in the Garden of Eden, before the Fall. The Lamb is a symbol of purity and innocence, of childhood and generosity, as well as a symbol of Christ.
The Christian interpretation of Blake's symbolism is very strong and complememtary with a more pantheistic view of Nature as an organic living whole.
The poet prophet emphasizes a dual vision of God, who was able to create the Lamb but also the Tyger (from Songs of Experience), which is the expression of the so-called "sublime": majestic, fearful and fascinating perfection. The power and the frightening symbol of the Tyger seems to be a challange for God Himself and
it's a juxtaposition between the beautiful and idyllic Lamb and the potentially fatal power of the scaring creature of darkness that may eventually claim to be created by the same God. Lamb and Tyger are two sides of the same coin, as well ad Songs of Innocence and of Experience, which represent Blake's insight into the Universe.

- William Blake (Part 1 of 2): The Lamb (Songs of Innocence) concernes an introduction of the Poet and his main themes, ad well as a detailed analysis of "The Lamb"
https://youtu.be/r81D5HvUhls

- William Blake (Part 2 of 2): The Tyger (Songs of Experience) concernes a detailed analysis of "The Tyger" and an explanation of "London" and "The Chimney Sweeper"
https://youtu.be/fs5QVHcyRDs]]>1134admaiora,blake,culture,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,romanticpoets,saraalbanese,songsofexperience,songsofinnocence,thelamb,thetyger,williamblakefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-8-william-blake-the-tyger-songs-of-experience--20473348His "prophetic books", together with his engraving and painting, are amongst the greatest representations of the Romantic attitude towards nature, and also towards the negative effects of Industrial Revolution, such as urbanization, corruption and a physical as well as a metaphorical "pollution" of cities and souls.
The Lamb (from Songs of Innocence) displays the condition of Nature in the Garden of Eden, before the Fall. The Lamb is a symbol of purity and innocence, of childhood and generosity, as well as a symbol of Christ.
The Christian interpretation of Blake's symbolism is very strong and complememtary with a more pantheistic view of Nature as an organic living whole.
The poet prophet emphasizes a dual vision of God, who was able to create the Lamb but also the Tyger (from Songs of Experience), which is the expression of the so-called "sublime": majestic, fearful and fascinating perfection. The power and the frightening symbol of the Tyger seems to be a challange for God Himself and it's a juxtaposition between the beautiful and idyllic Lamb and the potentially fatal power of the scaring creature of darkness that may eventually claim to be created by the same God. Lamb and Tyger are two sides of the same coin, as well ad Songs of Innocence and of Experience, which represent Blake's insight into the Universe.

- William Blake (Part 1 of 2): The Lamb (Songs of Innocence) concernes an introduction of the Poet and his main themes, ad well as a detailed analysis of "The Lamb"
https://youtu.be/r81D5HvUhls

- William Blake (Part 2 of 2): The Tyger (Songs of Experience) concernes a detailed analysis of "The Tyger" and an explanation of "London" and "The Chimney Sweeper"
https://youtu.be/fs5QVHcyRDs]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20473348Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:21:19 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseWilliam Blake is considered one of the major Romantic Poets of the first generation. His "prophetic books", together with his engraving and painting, are amongst the greatest representations of the Romantic attitude towards nature, and also towards...His "prophetic books", together with his engraving and painting, are amongst the greatest representations of the Romantic attitude towards nature, and also towards the negative effects of Industrial Revolution, such as urbanization, corruption and a physical as well as a metaphorical "pollution" of cities and souls.
The Lamb (from Songs of Innocence) displays the condition of Nature in the Garden of Eden, before the Fall. The Lamb is a symbol of purity and innocence, of childhood and generosity, as well as a symbol of Christ.
The Christian interpretation of Blake's symbolism is very strong and complememtary with a more pantheistic view of Nature as an organic living whole.
The poet prophet emphasizes a dual vision of God, who was able to create the Lamb but also the Tyger (from Songs of Experience), which is the expression of the so-called "sublime": majestic, fearful and fascinating perfection. The power and the frightening symbol of the Tyger seems to be a challange for God Himself and it's a juxtaposition between the beautiful and idyllic Lamb and the potentially fatal power of the scaring creature of darkness that may eventually claim to be created by the same God. Lamb and Tyger are two sides of the same coin, as well ad Songs of Innocence and of Experience, which represent Blake's insight into the Universe.

- William Blake (Part 1 of 2): The Lamb (Songs of Innocence) concernes an introduction of the Poet and his main themes, ad well as a detailed analysis of "The Lamb"
https://youtu.be/r81D5HvUhls

- William Blake (Part 2 of 2): The Tyger (Songs of Experience) concernes a detailed analysis of "The Tyger" and an explanation of "London" and "The Chimney Sweeper"
https://youtu.be/fs5QVHcyRDs]]>1273admaiora,blake,culture,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,romanticism,romanticpoets,saraalbanese,songsofexperience,songsofinnocence,thelamb,thetyger,williamblakefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-9-differences-between-the-first-and-the-second-generation-of-romantic-poets--20473376William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Blake and Sir Walter Scott belong tp the first one, while Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley and John Keats are identified with the second one.
In this video I'm Going to explain the differences between thetwo groups and the common aspects, as far as language, style, attitude and biography are concenrned.

Further videos about Romantic Poets:

Romanticism: https://youtu.be/WOr3uzhOK7o
William Blake 1: https://youtu.be/r81D5HvUhls
William Blake 2: https://youtu.be/fs5QVHcyRDs
William Wordsworth: https://youtu.be/WOr3uzhOK7o
Samuel Taylor Coleridge: https://youtu.be/WOr3uzhOK7o]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20473376Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:23:34 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseThe major Romantic Poets are often divided into two groups: the first and the second generation. William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Blake and Sir Walter Scott belong tp the first one, while Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley and John...William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Blake and Sir Walter Scott belong tp the first one, while Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley and John Keats are identified with the second one.
In this video I'm Going to explain the differences between thetwo groups and the common aspects, as far as language, style, attitude and biography are concenrned.

Further videos about Romantic Poets:

Romanticism: https://youtu.be/WOr3uzhOK7o
William Blake 1: https://youtu.be/r81D5HvUhls
William Blake 2: https://youtu.be/fs5QVHcyRDs
William Wordsworth: https://youtu.be/WOr3uzhOK7o
Samuel Taylor Coleridge: https://youtu.be/WOr3uzhOK7o]]>1179admaiora,culture,englishliterature,firstgeneration,literature,literatureofengland,romanticism,romanticpoets,saraalbanese,secondgenerationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-10-victorian-age-social-cultural-political-and-economic-context--20473398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20473398Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:29:13 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseThe Victorian Age, also called "Age of Empire" is considered one of the most flourishing periods in English Literature, besides being a time of change as far as politics, society and economics are concerned. The Industrial Revolution influences...1368admaiora,culture,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,saraalbanese,victorianera,vitorianagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-11-charles-dickens-main-themes-works-and-style--20474348Some of his main themes are the exploitation of children's labour, the awful conditions of workers in factories, the alienation of industrial cities, the injustice of the penal code and the selfishness and greed of the upper middle class.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20474348Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:45:08 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseCharles Dickens is considered one of the universal and highest talents of English Literature. His novels are a dramatic and ironic portrait of the Victorian Society, analyzed and criticized through the use of flat characters and a reinterpretation of...Some of his main themes are the exploitation of children's labour, the awful conditions of workers in factories, the alienation of industrial cities, the injustice of the penal code and the selfishness and greed of the upper middle class.]]>804admaiora,charlesdickens,culture,dickens,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,saraalbanese,victoriaera,victorianagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-12-robert-louis-stevenson-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde-and-other-works--20474367Among his most famous works there is "The strange case of dr Jekyll and mr Hyde", an exploration of the dual nature of the indiviual, which is compared in this video to the main themes of Freud's psychoanalysis.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20474367Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:48:25 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseRobert Louis Stevenson is considered one of the most talented storytellers of the Victorian era. Among his most famous works there is "The strange case of dr Jekyll and mr Hyde", an exploration of the dual nature of the indiviual, which is compared...Among his most famous works there is "The strange case of dr Jekyll and mr Hyde", an exploration of the dual nature of the indiviual, which is compared in this video to the main themes of Freud's psychoanalysis.]]>1213admaiora,culture,drjekyll,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,mrhyde,robertlouisstevenson,saraalbanese,stevenson,victorianage,victorianerafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-13-modernism-historical-cultural-background-and-new-literary-techniques--20474395While Ireland and suffragettes fought for their rights, intellectuals suffer from an existencial disorientation, the disgrefation of their identity and an individual alienation.

Literarure is obviously influenced by this crisis and develops new "interior plots", focused on the psychological side of the human being, instead of "exterior plots", based on action. New techniques like the stream of consciousness, the free association and the interior monologue are used by the authors of the time, like James Joyce and Virginia Woolf.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20474395Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:52:00 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseModernism is a cultural, phylosophical and artistic movement that develops in the first half of the 20th century. It is influenced by an historical, political and econpmical background that shatters the certainties of the human being: the two World...While Ireland and suffragettes fought for their rights, intellectuals suffer from an existencial disorientation, the disgrefation of their identity and an individual alienation.

Literarure is obviously influenced by this crisis and develops new "interior plots", focused on the psychological side of the human being, instead of "exterior plots", based on action. New techniques like the stream of consciousness, the free association and the interior monologue are used by the authors of the time, like James Joyce and Virginia Woolf.]]>1808admaiora,culture,englishliterature,literary,literarytechniques,literature,literatureofengland,modernism,saraalbanesefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-14-james-joyce-main-works-and-new-narrative-techniques--20474435The Irish writer used new narrative techniques in order to properly display the individual crisis, the disgregation of identity and the disorientation of the human being.
He developed the concept of "anti hero" that was displayed in a interior plot, completely different from the traditional external plot based on action.
Some of the new techniques he used were the stream of consciousness, the interior monologue, the random association and he chose a broken syntax to mirror the unconscious shifts of human thoughts and emotions.

In the video I analyse especially "Eveline" and "The Dead" (from the "Dubliners") and Joyce's most famous work "Ulysses".]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20474435Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:56:51 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseJames Joyce is the most representative author of English Modernism. The Irish writer used new narrative techniques in order to properly display the individual crisis, the disgregation of identity and the disorientation of the human being. He...The Irish writer used new narrative techniques in order to properly display the individual crisis, the disgregation of identity and the disorientation of the human being.
He developed the concept of "anti hero" that was displayed in a interior plot, completely different from the traditional external plot based on action.
Some of the new techniques he used were the stream of consciousness, the interior monologue, the random association and he chose a broken syntax to mirror the unconscious shifts of human thoughts and emotions.

In the video I analyse especially "Eveline" and "The Dead" (from the "Dubliners") and Joyce's most famous work "Ulysses".]]>1418admaiora,culture,englishliterature,englishmodernism,jamesjoyce,joyce,literature,literatureofengland,modernism,saraalbanesefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-15-virginia-woolf-the-legacy-of-an-unconventional-woman-and-writer--20474458She has changed the literary pattern of her time, using new techniques (like Stream of Consciousness, Random association and interior plot) and expressing a new point of view about the human being. Her revolutionary perspective concerned also the role of women in society: Virginia was a feminist who fought for the independence of women and their right to express themselves.
The works I mention in the video are : To the Lighthouse, Mrs Dalloway, Jacob's Room, A Room of one's own, Three Guineas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20474458Wed, 04 Dec 2019 09:58:23 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseVirgina Woolf wan't just one of the most representative writers of Modernism, but also one of the most complex, unconventional, sensitive and courageous personalities of the time. She has changed the literary pattern of her time, using new techniques...She has changed the literary pattern of her time, using new techniques (like Stream of Consciousness, Random association and interior plot) and expressing a new point of view about the human being. Her revolutionary perspective concerned also the role of women in society: Virginia was a feminist who fought for the independence of women and their right to express themselves.
The works I mention in the video are : To the Lighthouse, Mrs Dalloway, Jacob's Room, A Room of one's own, Three Guineas.]]>1456admaiora,culture,englishliterature,englishmodernism,literature,literatureofengland,modernism,saraalbanese,streamofconsciousness,virginiawoolf,woolffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-16-jane-austen-and-the-novel-of-manners--20474578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20474578Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:12:17 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseJane Austen is considered one of the major Romantic writers. Her novels are often focused on romance and marriage, but the background of her fictional works describes the "small world" in which she lived: the conventions of her social class (the...714admaiora,austen,culture,englishliterature,janeausten,literature,literatureofengland,novelofmanners,novels,romanticism,romanticwriter,saraalbanesefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-17-thomas-stearns-eliot-the-modernist-poet-who-invented-the-objective-correlative--20474621One of his main works in "The Waste Land", which can be read on many different levels.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20474621Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:16:24 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseT.S. Eliot is the avantgarde poet of English Moderism who invented the "objective correlative" and who was able to create a web of references in his works, in order to link tradition and experientation, mythology and modern elements, realistic and...One of his main works in "The Waste Land", which can be read on many different levels.]]>1078admaiora,culture,eliot,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,modernism,modernistpoet,saraalbanese,thomasstearnseliotfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-18-george-orwell-dystopian-science-fiction-as-a-warning-against-totalitarianism--20474643His most popular novels are Animal Farm and 1984.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20474643Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:19:28 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseGeorge Orwell believed in literature as an instrument to tech and to let people become more aware about society. Using dystopia and science fiction, he warned his readers against totalitarianism with its techniques such as propaganda, brain washing,...His most popular novels are Animal Farm and 1984.]]>10651984,admaiora,animalfarm,culture,englishliterature,georgeorwell,literature,literatureofengland,orwell,saraalbanese,totalitarianismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-19-charlotte-bronte-and-her-masterpiece-jane-eyre--20474681
The work gives a special interpretation of Romantic and Gothic elements and it represents an important step in the development of the Victorian novel. in "Jane Eyre", the writer expresses her passionate nature and her point of view as far as reality is concerned.
In the meantimen she talks about human and personal feelings, autobiographical experiences and imaginary worlds.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20474681Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:23:35 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseAn introduction to Charlotte Brontë and a detailed analysis of her masterpiece, Jane Eyre, which can be considered one of the most representative novels of the 19th century. The work gives a special interpretation of Romantic and Gothic elements...
The work gives a special interpretation of Romantic and Gothic elements and it represents an important step in the development of the Victorian novel. in "Jane Eyre", the writer expresses her passionate nature and her point of view as far as reality is concerned.
In the meantimen she talks about human and personal feelings, autobiographical experiences and imaginary worlds.]]>170919thcentury,admaiora,brontë,brontësisters,charlottebronte,charlottebrontë,culture,englishliterature,janeeyre,literature,literatureofengland,novels,saraalbanesefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-20-emily-bronte-and-her-masterpiece-wuthering-heights--20474694The true meaning of this innovative and unconventional work has been appreciated throughout the centuries and it is now one of the most representative and powerful symbols of the English Literature. It partially belongs to Romanticism, partially to the Gothic currence, but, first of all, it belongs to the passionate nature of the human being.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20474694Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:26:55 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseGenius and originality characterize Emily Brontë as a woman and as a writer. Her most famous novel, Wuthering Heights, was at first rejected because it was considered immoral, morbid and violent. The true meaning of this innovative and...The true meaning of this innovative and unconventional work has been appreciated throughout the centuries and it is now one of the most representative and powerful symbols of the English Literature. It partially belongs to Romanticism, partially to the Gothic currence, but, first of all, it belongs to the passionate nature of the human being.]]>1429admaiora,bronte,brontësisters,culture,emilybronte,emilybrontë,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,romanticism,saraalbanese,wutheringheightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-21-geoffrey-chaucer-and-the-canterbury-tales--20474717one of the reason is that he decided to write his masterpiece, The Canterbury Tales, in Middle English, but we can consider many other aspects that were completely innovative during the 14th century.
From a literary point of view, it's important to remember that Chaucer (after meeting Boccaccio and Petrarca in Italy) was the first writer who took Renaissance to England.
From a social point of view, he comoletely shattered the feudal hierarchical system, describing a new medieval England. His irony and his psychological study of the characters who embodied several social classes of the time, represent a proper satire of his world and an interesting mirror of society and of human nature.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20474717Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:29:58 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseGeoffrey Chaucer is considered one of the Fathers of the English Language and Literature. one of the reason is that he decided to write his masterpiece, The Canterbury Tales, in Middle English, but we can consider many other aspects that were...one of the reason is that he decided to write his masterpiece, The Canterbury Tales, in Middle English, but we can consider many other aspects that were completely innovative during the 14th century.
From a literary point of view, it's important to remember that Chaucer (after meeting Boccaccio and Petrarca in Italy) was the first writer who took Renaissance to England.
From a social point of view, he comoletely shattered the feudal hierarchical system, describing a new medieval England. His irony and his psychological study of the characters who embodied several social classes of the time, represent a proper satire of his world and an interesting mirror of society and of human nature.]]>942admaiora,canterburytales,chaucer,culture,englishliterature,geoffreychaucer,literature,literatureofengland,saraalbanesefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-22-medieval-philosophy-and-physiology-of-humours-and-spirit-possession--20474741In particular the medieval philosophy and physiology interpreted the individual as an interaction of four humours, connected to different elements that rule the man as well as they rule the earth. Forces and spirits (fluids) are the reason of the temperaments and an imbalance among the elements in the individual microcosm has got its reaction in the macrocosm of the universe.
This isn't just a new way to interpret literary characters and to approach philosophy, but it is also an alchemic metaphor to overcome the dualism mind-body of the last century, associating this reinterpretation with new medical perspectives and ancient pantheistic and animistic religions.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20474741Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:33:09 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseIt's really interesting to consider how the so-called modern approach to the analysis of the human being as a whole has origins in the past. In particular the medieval philosophy and physiology interpreted the individual as an interaction of four...In particular the medieval philosophy and physiology interpreted the individual as an interaction of four humours, connected to different elements that rule the man as well as they rule the earth. Forces and spirits (fluids) are the reason of the temperaments and an imbalance among the elements in the individual microcosm has got its reaction in the macrocosm of the universe.
This isn't just a new way to interpret literary characters and to approach philosophy, but it is also an alchemic metaphor to overcome the dualism mind-body of the last century, associating this reinterpretation with new medical perspectives and ancient pantheistic and animistic religions.]]>1743admaiora,culture,englishliterature,humours,literature,literatureofengland,medieval,medievalphilosophy,medievalphysiology,saraalbanese,spiritpossessionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-23-analysis-of-a-christmas-carol-by-charles-dickens--20475019Its allegoric meaning and moral message overcomes the religious interpretation of Chtistmas and it focuses of human values, social attitudes and universal ideals.
We sure watched this story reinterpreted in many versions in movies and even cartoons, but the original novella is also quite interesting to analyze in order to understand Dickens's original perspective during the Victorian Age.

Edit: the story was written in 1843. I have no idea of why I said 1848 in my video! I'm sorry!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20475019Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:36:11 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is definitely one of the most well known story about history. Its allegoric meaning and moral message overcomes the religious interpretation of Chtistmas and it focuses of human values, social attitudes and...Its allegoric meaning and moral message overcomes the religious interpretation of Chtistmas and it focuses of human values, social attitudes and universal ideals.
We sure watched this story reinterpreted in many versions in movies and even cartoons, but the original novella is also quite interesting to analyze in order to understand Dickens's original perspective during the Victorian Age.

Edit: the story was written in 1843. I have no idea of why I said 1848 in my video! I'm sorry!]]>953achristmascarol,admaiora,charlesdickens,culture,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,saraalbanese,vitorianagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-24-victorian-compromise-analysis-and-explanation--20475101
Important: I apologize for the couple of lapses in which I said "middle age" instead of "Victorian age". Sorry!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20475101Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:39:09 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseThe socalled "Victorian Compromise" is a silent pact between the "two nations", as Disraeli defined them, which internally divided the English Society during the Victorian Age. Important: I apologize for the couple of lapses in which I said "middle...
Important: I apologize for the couple of lapses in which I said "middle age" instead of "Victorian age". Sorry!]]>753admaiora,culture,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,saraalbanese,victorianage,victoriancompromise,victorianerafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-25-india-from-victorian-colonialism-to-independence--20475106This video describes the Indian condition as a colony of the British Empire during the Victorian imperialism, and it esplains how the nationalist movements inside the country developed and led to independence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20475106Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:41:29 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseIn order to understand the close relationship beween India and Britain as far as Literature is concerned, it is important to discover the historical, economic, and cultural context. This video describes the Indian condition as a colony of the...This video describes the Indian condition as a colony of the British Empire during the Victorian imperialism, and it esplains how the nationalist movements inside the country developed and led to independence.]]>564admaiora,britishempire,culture,englishliterature,indepence,india,literature,literatureofengland,saraalbanese,victorianage,victoriancolonialism,vitorianerafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-26-rudyard-kipling-life-works-style-and-main-themes--20475122Amongst his masterpieces there are the Jungle Books and Just so Stories, but also Kim and many more novels, short stories and poems.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20475122Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:45:52 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseRudyard Kipling was a very prolific writer, who represented both the British imperialistic society and the Indian colony. In his works he experimented styles and contents. Amongst his masterpieces there are the Jungle Books and Just so Stories, but...Amongst his masterpieces there are the Jungle Books and Just so Stories, but also Kim and many more novels, short stories and poems.]]>1665admaiora,britishempire,colonialism,culture,englishliterature,india,junglebooks,kipling,literature,literatureofengland,rudyardkipling,saraalbanesefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-27-joseph-conrad-and-his-masterpiece-heart-of-darkness--20475146In his masterpiece "Heart of Darkness" it is possible to focus many different symbols and interpretations concerning both the political role of England during colonialism, and human existential crisis of the time, through a metaphorical journey in the impenetrable nature of Congo, which is also an allegory of the unconsciousness of the individual.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20475146Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:48:31 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseJoseph Conrad is one of the most representative Modernist writers. In his masterpiece "Heart of Darkness" it is possible to focus many different symbols and interpretations concerning both the political role of England during colonialism, and human...In his masterpiece "Heart of Darkness" it is possible to focus many different symbols and interpretations concerning both the political role of England during colonialism, and human existential crisis of the time, through a metaphorical journey in the impenetrable nature of Congo, which is also an allegory of the unconsciousness of the individual.]]>872admaiora,colonialism,conrad,culture,englishliterature,hearthofdarkness,josephconrad,literature,literatureofengland,modernism,modernist,saraalbanesefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-28-war-poets-part-i-rupert-brooke-the-soldier--20475174These authors belong to two juxtaposed groups: one of them denounces the horrors of the war (like for example Wilfred Owen) and the other celebrates the heroic, rethoric and idealized concept of war, permeated by patriotism and national pride. Brooke belongs to this last group and in this video I'll analyze his most popular sonnet "The Soldier".]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20475174Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:50:52 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseRupert Brooke belongs to the so-called "War Poets", who conveyed through poetry their own ideals, perspectives, experiences concerning the First World War. These authors belong to two juxtaposed groups: one of them denounces the horrors of the war...These authors belong to two juxtaposed groups: one of them denounces the horrors of the war (like for example Wilfred Owen) and the other celebrates the heroic, rethoric and idealized concept of war, permeated by patriotism and national pride. Brooke belongs to this last group and in this video I'll analyze his most popular sonnet "The Soldier".]]>1148admaiora,brooke,culture,englishliterature,firstworldwar,literature,literatureofengland,rupertbrooke,saraalbanese,thesoldier,warpoetsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-29-war-poets-part-ii-wilfred-owen-dulce-et-decorum-est--20475194In this video we analyze Owen's work and we compare it to Rupert Brooke's opposite perspective (see my video about War Poets, part 1, Rupert Brook and his sonnet "The Soldier").]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20475194Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:53:15 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseWilfred Owen belonged to that group of War Poets who denounced the horrors of the First World War and especially "the old Lie" of propaganda: Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori, which means that dying for the motherland is sweet and glorious. In...In this video we analyze Owen's work and we compare it to Rupert Brooke's opposite perspective (see my video about War Poets, part 1, Rupert Brook and his sonnet "The Soldier").]]>1719admaiora,culture,dulceetdecorumest,englishliterature,firstworldwar,literature,literatureofengland,owen,saraalbanese,warpoets,wilfredowenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-30-samuel-beckett-the-theatre-of-the-absurd-waiting-for-godot-endgame--20475227His major works, Waiting for Godot and Endgame, are a metaphor of the meaningless and hopeless nature of human existence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20475227Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:56:17 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseSamuel Beckett, one of the most representative playwrights of the Theatre of the Absurd, has deeply influenced the Modern Literature in Europe during the 20th century. His major works, Waiting for Godot and Endgame, are a metaphor of the meaningless...His major works, Waiting for Godot and Endgame, are a metaphor of the meaningless and hopeless nature of human existence.]]>1511admaiora,beckett,culture,endgame,englishliterature,literature,literatureofengland,modernliterature,samuelbeckett,saraalbanese,theatreoftheabsurd,waitingforgodotfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-31-edward-morgan-forster-a-passage-to-india--20475251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20475251Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:58:08 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseThe Modernist writer Edward Morgan Forster expressed in his masterpiece "A Passage to India" the clash between the Indian and the British culture, when India was a colony of the Empire during the Victorian imperialism.692admaiora,apassagetoindia,britishempire,colonialism,culture,edwardmorganforster,englishliterature,forster,india,literature,literatureofengland,saraalbanese,victorianimperialismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-32-christmas-in-literature-quotations-and-poetry-winter-time-by-robert-louis-stevenson--20924860At the end of the video we'll analize together a beautiful poem by Robert Luis Stevenson: Winter Time.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20924860Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:10:54 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseLet's talk about Christmas using literary quotations, from Shakespeare to Hemingway, from the Grinch to A Christmas Carol, from Laura Ingalls Wilder to George Eliot. At the end of the video we'll analize together a beautiful poem by Robert Luis...At the end of the video we'll analize together a beautiful poem by Robert Luis Stevenson: Winter Time.]]>1755admaiora,christmas,christmascitations,christmaspoems,christmaspoetry,englishliterature,literature,merrychristmas,robertlouisstevenson,saraalbanese,stevenson,winterliterature,wintertimefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-33-anglo-saxon-literature-christian-poetry-and-pagan-lyric-epic-beowulf--23024816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23024816Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:33:50 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseAnglo Saxon Literature1337admaiora,anglosaxon,anglosaxonliterature,culture,englishculture,englishliterature,literature,literaturelesson,saraalbanesefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-34-development-of-english-language--40693271Indoeupean languages - West Germanic sub-group - the Germanic branch.
The Mercian, Northumbrian, Kentish and West Saxon dialects play an important role in determining the Old English (449/1100), while Chaucer's evolution of the West Saxon leads to the Middle English (1100/1500). The Modern English is divided into two steps: Shakespeare's Early Modern English (1500/1700)and Modern English (1700/today).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40693271Fri, 04 Sep 2020 07:24:31 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseHistory and development of the English language. Indoeupean languages - West Germanic sub-group - the Germanic branch. The Mercian, Northumbrian, Kentish and West Saxon dialects play an important role in determining the Old English (449/1100), while...Indoeupean languages - West Germanic sub-group - the Germanic branch.
The Mercian, Northumbrian, Kentish and West Saxon dialects play an important role in determining the Old English (449/1100), while Chaucer's evolution of the West Saxon leads to the Middle English (1100/1500). The Modern English is divided into two steps: Shakespeare's Early Modern English (1500/1700)and Modern English (1700/today).]]>1960admaiora,development,english,englishlanguage,englishliterature,history,literature,saraalbanesefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-35-john-milton-life-workshop-and-political-activity--41519733
He wrote at a time of religious flux and political upheaval, and is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost (1667), written in blank verse, and widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41519733Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:00:17 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseJohn Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet and intellectual who served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote at a time of religious flux and...
He wrote at a time of religious flux and political upheaval, and is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost (1667), written in blank verse, and widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written.]]>837culture,english,englishauthor,englishliterature,history,johnmilton,literature,milton,miltonauthorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-36-john-keats-life-and-works--49013340In this video we analyse his the main features of his poetry, with special attention to "Ode on a Grecian Urn" and "La Belle Dame sans Merci".]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49013340Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:23:51 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseJohn Keats (London, 31 October 1795 – Rome, 23 February 1821) was an English Romantic poet. He was one of the main figures of the second generation of Romantic poets, along with Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley. In this video we analyse his the...In this video we analyse his the main features of his poetry, with special attention to "Ode on a Grecian Urn" and "La Belle Dame sans Merci".]]>1147admaiora,culture,english,englishliterature,johnkeats,keats,lesson,literature,saraalbanese,schoolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/english-literature-37-lord-byron-and-the-concept-of-byronic-hero--49013444He was one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement, and is regarded as one of the greatest British poets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49013444Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:41:11 +0000Ad Maiora - Sara AlbaneseGeorge Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, FRS (22 January 1788 – 19 April 1824), known simply as Lord Byron, was a British peer, who was a poet and politician. He was one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement, and is regarded as one of the...He was one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement, and is regarded as one of the greatest British poets.]]>903admaiora,byronichero,culture,englishliterature,literature,lordbyron,saraalbanese,schoolfalsefull