English Literature – L. R. CAPUANA

By lrcapuana.com Apr 17, 2018

Excerpt from “Animal Farm”, G. Orwell

Animal Farm (1945) Chapter 1 All the animals were now present except Moses, the tame raven, who slept on a perch behind the back door. When Major saw that they had … Continue reading Excerpt from “Animal Farm”, G. Orwell

By lrcapuana.com Apr 10, 2018

GEORGE ORWELL (1903-1950)

George Orwell is the pseudonym of Eric Blair, he was born in India in 1903 where his father was a colonial official. As it often happened to the children of … Continue reading GEORGE ORWELL (1903-1950)

By lrcapuana.com Feb 17, 2018February 17, 2018

“The horror!” – Heart of Darkness (1902), J. Conrad

Kurtz’s death and Marlow’s struggle in the depths of ghastliness. Kurtz discoursed. A voice! a voice! It rang deep to the very last. It survived his strength to hide in … Continue reading “The horror!” – Heart of Darkness (1902), J. Conrad

By lrcapuana.com Nov 28, 2017

OSCAR WILDE (1854-1900)

BIOGRAPHY Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin in 1854 of Anglo-Irish parents of noble descent and part of, what can be said, an intellectual family milieu in which he developed … Continue reading OSCAR WILDE (1854-1900)

By lrcapuana.com Nov 17, 2017

Excerpt from “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895), O. Wilde

Act 1 Jack (Ernest) Worthing meets Lady Bracknell for an interview during which he will have to prove worthy of her daughter’s hand, Gwendolen Fairfax – a girl of London’s … Continue reading Excerpt from “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895), O. Wilde

By lrcapuana.com Nov 9, 2017November 10, 2017

Excerpt from “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte

Catherine Tells Nelly of Her Love for Heathcliff ‘Perfectly right; if people be right to marry only for the present. And now, let us hear what you are unhappy about. … Continue reading Excerpt from “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte

By lrcapuana.com Nov 9, 2017November 10, 2017

Excerpt from “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte

Jane Says Good Bye to Mr Rochester Still indomitable was the reply–“I care for myself. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I … Continue reading Excerpt from “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte

By lrcapuana.com Apr 27, 2017

Second Generation Romantic Poets – Anthology

She Walks in Beauty, Lord Byron She walks in beauty, like the night O of cloudless climes and starry skies; A and all that’s best of dark and … Continue reading Second Generation Romantic Poets – Anthology

By lrcapuana.com Apr 6, 2017April 6, 2017

Excerpt from “Treasure Island”, R. L. Stevenson

Partly from the damping influence of this alarm, partly to rest Silver and sick folk, the whole party sat down as soon as they had gained the brow of the … Continue reading Excerpt from “Treasure Island”, R. L. Stevenson

By lrcapuana.com Mar 14, 2017March 14, 2017

The Wife of Bath, G. Chaucer – HOMEWORK

GEOFFREY CHAUCER (approx. 1340-1400)Excerpt from the General Prologue A worthy woman from beside Bath city Was with us, somewhat deaf, which was a pity. In making cloth she showed so … Continue reading The Wife of Bath, G. Chaucer – HOMEWORK

By lrcapuana.com Nov 18, 2016December 28, 2016

Beowulf Fights the Monster and Perishes

Beowulf Gets Ready for the Battle Then Hrothgar, the Shieldings’ helmet, spoke: “Rest? What is rest? Sorrow has returned. Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow, spoke: “Wise sir, do not grieve. … Continue reading Beowulf Fights the Monster and Perishes

By lrcapuana.com Nov 15, 2016

JONATHAN SWIFT (1667-1745)

JONATHAN SWIFT (1667-1745) Jonathan Swift was born in Dublin of English parents, he did not do well as a student but he was eventually granted his degree by “Special Grace”. … Continue reading JONATHAN SWIFT (1667-1745)