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Top 5 (English Language) Authors of the 18th Century

Alex Bloomingdale August 31, 2023

The 18th century was a period of profound literary innovation in England and other English-speaking lands and time of genuine cultural transformation. In fact, much of what we consider to be “modern” literature actually emerged in this period in one …

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Editors Review: Daniel Immerwahr’s How to Hide an Empire

Riley Rogers August 10, 2023

A Brief Summary: From page one of How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States, Daniel Immerwahr deftly undercuts readers’ comfortable assumptions about the history of the United States. He begins with a discussion of the …

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Six Steps to Conquering Classic Literature

Riley Rogers July 19, 2023

Do Shakespeare’s sonnets give you the shivers? Does Austen make you anxious? If classic literature sends you careening into crisis and poetry leaves you positively petrified, fret not! You’re not alone. Today, classic literature has something of a bad reputation. …

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6 Speeches Reflecting on American Politics Through the Years

Marissa Lorberau November 7, 2022

Great orators have long used the powers of language to sway the hearts and minds of listeners, giving voice to broader political, social, and cultural movements. Indeed, many great pivotal moments in American history have been greatly influenced by well-known …

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6 Books to Read for Fans of Dracula Daily

Marissa Lorberau September 21, 2022

Bram Stoker’s Dracula, published in 1897, has been a staple of high school English classrooms for generations. Its story and characters have been broadly adapted for film, television, radio, and the stage. Indeed, the name “Dracula” has become functionally synonymous …

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Celebrate Romance Awareness Month With These 7 Literary Couples

Marissa Lorberau August 19, 2022

August is romance awareness month, and what better way is there to celebrate romance than by reading about it? We’ve always held a special fascination with the idea of falling in love, and countless authors have tried their hand at …

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The eNotes Guide to Getting Free Books

Marissa Lorberau July 19, 2022

Being a bookworm has its perks: Studies show that reading regularly can improve your verbal and written comprehension, boost your vocabulary, reduce your stress levels, and even increase your brain activity. However, it can also become an expensive habit to …

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Top 10 Shakespeare Monologues to Enjoy Reading

eNotes February 26, 2021

Whether they be tragedy, comedy, or history, Shakespeare’s plays are often remembered by the strength of the monologues delivered at key moments. Macbeth is a particularly good example. The most critical scenes are punctuated by unforgettable speeches, dwelling on consequences, …

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Top 5 Worst Shakespearean Kingdoms to Live In

eNotes July 20, 2020

If you’re sick of the state of politics, you’re in good company—a lot of Shakespeare’s characters were, too. Shakespeare’s plays are filled with terrible kings and queens, princesses and dukes, but we don’t usually talk about the ways that the …

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The New Top 10 American Novels: One profe’s list

eNotes July 1, 2020

This year, the Fourth of July will feel different: the Black Lives Matter movement has inspired a national reckoning around racism that pushes all of us who live in this country to ask deep, critical questions about this country we …

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College Reading Tips: 5 Ways to Add Fall Whimsy to Your Studies

Lou Smith September 5, 2023

Happy back-to-school season! Cheers to impending autumnal festivities, cups upon cups of coffee (or tea, if that’s your preference), and late nights spent over countless homework assignments.  Although the fall season can be whimsical, it can also introduce back-to-school anxiety. …

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Top 5 (English Language) Authors of the 18th Century

Alex Bloomingdale August 31, 2023

The 18th century was a period of profound literary innovation in England and other English-speaking lands and time of genuine cultural transformation. In fact, much of what we consider to be “modern” literature actually emerged in this period in one …

Read More "Top 5 (English Language) Authors of the 18th Century"

August New Content Update

eNotes August 21, 2023

T. S. Eliot said April is the cruelest month. But, with the back-to-school season fast approaching, it’s starting to seem like September might take the prize. To help, we’ve put out a few new (and old!) titles to counteract the …

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Editors Review: Daniel Immerwahr’s How to Hide an Empire

Riley Rogers August 10, 2023

A Brief Summary: From page one of How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States, Daniel Immerwahr deftly undercuts readers’ comfortable assumptions about the history of the United States. He begins with a discussion of the …

Read More "Editors Review: Daniel Immerwahr’s How to Hide an Empire"

Six Steps to Conquering Classic Literature

Riley Rogers July 19, 2023

Do Shakespeare’s sonnets give you the shivers? Does Austen make you anxious? If classic literature sends you careening into crisis and poetry leaves you positively petrified, fret not! You’re not alone. Today, classic literature has something of a bad reputation. …

Read More "Six Steps to Conquering Classic Literature"

July New Content Update

eNotes July 6, 2023

Greetings! The eNotes editorial department has been burning the midnight oil to bring you an array of brand-new and updated study guides. We have updated chapter summaries for classics like Jane Eyre Summary, To Kill a Mockingbird Summary, Othello Summary, and Paradise Lost Summary to …

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2023 Pride Month Reading List

Lou Smith June 30, 2023

Happy Pride! The month of June is attributed to celebrating and recognizing the LGBTQ+ community, including their longstanding histories, legacies, and activism. Historically, the month of Pride began in light of the Manhattan Stonewall Uprising of 1969. Stonewall emphasized the …

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Inside the eNotes AI Fact Check Machine

eNotes May 3, 2023

Every day on eNotes, our subscribers post thousands of questions for our cutting-edge AI integration to answer. AI technology is fallible and can make mistakes, provide incorrect information, and often fails to cite its sources. When a student or teacher …

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