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Understanding Kazuo Ishiguro’s " An Artist  of the Floating World" Through Key Discussions As part of our study on Kazuo Ishiguro’s An Artist of the Floating World , this blog is a flipped learning task assigned by Prof. Dilip Barad Sir, Here is the link for the background of task- Research Article  or  Professor's Blog . Below, you will find a series of videos that delve into essential aspects of the text, including the author’s background, the significance of the title, character analysis, narrative strategy, major themes, and important passages .

Henry David Thoreau & Margaret Fuller This blog is part of thinking activity assigned by Prakruti Bhatt ma'am. Discuss the following basic elements of Transcendentalism in the context of Henry David Thoreau's works: 1) Self-Reliance   2) Free Thinking/Individualism 3) Nonconformity/Civil Disobedience 4) Spirituality 5) Importance of Nature 6) Confidence. Introduction Henry David Thoreau was a central figure in Transcendentalism, a philosophical and literary movement that emphasized individual intuition, self-reliance, nature, and spiritual depth. His works, particularly Walden and Civil Disobedience, embody the core principles of Transcendentalism. Below is a discussion of the six basic elements of Transcendentalism in the context of Thoreau’s writings: 1) Self-Reliance Thoreau’s Walden is a testament to self-reliance, as he chose to live in solitude near Walden Pond to prove that an individual can live simply and independently. He built his own cabin, grew his own food, an...