#english-literature

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fromThe Nation
1 day ago
Books

What is Close Reading?

Close reading's significance and definition remain elusive even among literary students and scholars.
History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 weeks ago

4 Lesser-Known Elizabethan Playwrights and Poets

Lyly's euphuism significantly influenced the development of English prose, offering a more elegant style that appealed to Elizabethan audiences.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Writing

Kate Atkinson, the unclassifiable bestseller: From crime fiction to the magical world of Yorkshire

Kate Atkinson rejects the label of magical realism, asserting her works are more influenced by English fairy tales and children's literature.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

Jane Ogborn obituary

Jane Ogborn dedicated her life to making English Literature accessible to all students, transforming educational practices and curricula for inclusivity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis

Interest in studying English literature at degree level is declining significantly.
fromMedievalists.net
7 months ago
History

Forbidden Love: Medieval Romance as Critical Race Studies Archive - Medievalists.net

Medieval romance, particularly English and French, offers crucial insights into historical prohibitions and taboos surrounding race and love.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Writing

He queered the hell out of it': the man behind Shakespeare's same-sex love sonnets

In 1594, Christopher Marlowe's impact on English literature was significant, with notable homoerotic themes depicted in plays like Edward II and Dido, Queen of Carthage.
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