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 …
Category: Authors and Writers
July New Content Update
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 …
6 Speeches Reflecting on American Politics Through the Years
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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5 Books to Impress Timothée Chalamet’s Character From Lady Bird
by Aidan Mellon-Reyes The film Lady Bird has many iconic characters, but Timothée Chalamet’s character, Kyle, will forever remain the epitome of the deep thinker whose favorite band will always be the one that “you wouldn’t know.” Kyle’s always either reading …
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6 Writers to Emulate With Your Quarantine Looks
Maybe it’s no longer technically “quarantine” (or maybe it is—who can keep track!) but we’ve certainly been keeping (socially) distant for a while at this point. And while perhaps you’ve maintained your stylish look and mastered cutting your own hair, …
Deep Dive: Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens was a prolific writer who transformed his own life experiences into vibrant, imaginative fiction and became one of the most beloved authors in the Western literary canon. A Few Facts at a Glance Charles Dickens was born in …
Remembering Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison, one of the most influential authors of the last century, passed away on August 5, marking the end of a long and prolific writing life.
5 Writers Who Loved Coffee
Some of our favorite writers relied on this magical elixir to get them going and sustain them throughout the day. So, let’s take a look at how they took their coffee and what they have to say about this toasty, …