Lit.Guruji

Don't Quit              - Edgar A. Guest Don't Quit is a poem written by Edgar A. Guest. He is an American poet. Don't Quit is an inspirational and motivating poem. The central theme of this poem is perseverance. In the first stanza, the speaker tells that everyone face difficulties in their life. We have to be happy but also have to deal with difficult situations.This poem paints a clear picture of a tired traveler on an uphill road, weary about his financial crisis. He says at this point, “ rest if you must, but don’t you quit.”   The poet talks about the unpredictable nature of life. In life everyone one has to face many twists and turns. Many of us fear for the twists and turns that comes in our life. Guest claims that success often follows failure. It is essential to move forward. Success may happen slowly but it is attainable. He uses the Metaphor " success is failure turned inside out".  The poem stresses the fact that if we give up...

Sublimity by Longinus  Longinus defines sublimity as the quality of a literary work that is excellent, lofty, and moving. It is also the power to provoke ecstasy in readers. The five sources of sublimity are  1. Grandeur of thought 2. Intense and powerful emotions  3. Appropriate use of Figure of Speech  4. Noble and elevated diction 5. Dignified and Majestic Composition  1. Grandeur of Thought:  A writer or speaker must possess intellectual greatness and a lofty imagination. Example: The opening of John Milton’s Paradise Lost, which attempts to describe the vastness of heaven and hell, embodies grandeur of thought. 2. Intense and Powerful Emotions: True sublimity arises from deep passion and sincerity. If an orator or poet lacks genuine feeling, their work will feel artificial and fail to move the audience. 3. Appropriate Use of Figures of Speech The skillful use of literary devices enhances the power of expression and creates an elevated effect. Common fi...