Jan 23 2009
Literary terms –4
Bibliography- it is a list of books or wittings and includes the year and place of publications. Author would have either quoted from these writings or would have referred to them; it could also be the list of books meant for advanced reading.
Burlesque- An exaggerated theatrical production that could be a satire or parody, intended to evoke humor. Things of great importance are treated as if they were of no importance at all.
Byronic Hero: A much romanticized, negative character. These characters are typically sophisticated, educated, intelligent and good looking but have a negative streak in them like arrogance or skepticism. Such a character was first brought out by Lord Byron in the epic poem “Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage”
