In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting stories by black women. All of these selections illustrate the complexities that black women have faced when confronting new destinations or social realities. Because of a history of gender and racial bias, …
Category: Authors and Writers
Michelle Obama’s Becoming and 8 Other Memoirs You Need to Read Right Now
As much as we love to indulge in engaging works of fiction, there’s something about a true story that’s unmatched—particularly memoirs. A memoir invites readers into an intimate literary experience that can possess a strong sense of voice and perspective. …
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Beyond The Great American Read
If you weren’t following PBS’s The Great American Read, it’s worth catching up: this eight-part series discussed America’s best-loved novels as users voted for their favorite books. Some of us at eNotes even wrote about our personal choices for The …
Poe’s 5 Most Poe-trifying Poems
On October 7th, 1849, Edgar Allan Poe, the bard of death and mystery, died mysteriously. His distinctive poems and stories, which range from spooky ghost verses to spine-tingling murder thrillers, have made their mark on writers and readers ever since. …
19 Insta-Poets You Need to Know
It’s official: we’re living in the “age of the Insta-poet.” The “Insta-poet” is defined as a young poet who publishes verse primarily on social media. With social media’s dominance in our ever-evolving digital world, it’s not surprising to hear that Instagram, …
12 Female Poets Who’ve Shaped Poetry
It’s important to highlight the extraordinary influence female poets have had on our literary culture. Early codes of feminine behavior did not encourage women to express their personal passions, desires, and reflections through writing. Though women have written poetry for …
10 Black Authors You Need to Read Right Now
Black History Month is an annual celebration of African American achievements and contributions to US history, arts, culture, and literature. Authors like Frederick Douglass and Maya Angelou helped pave the way for many black voices and inspired numerous individuals to …
21 Famous Authors and Their Pen Names
For centuries, writers have created pen names to publish their literary works. Adopting a pseudonym grants writers the ability to conceal their true identity for personal, political, and ethical reasons. Some of our literary world’s most beloved, bestselling authors have …
