In this month’s installment of our book club series, we decided to follow the theme of “spring.” If you’re looking for stories and poems that focus on rebirth, renewal, and new beginnings, read on!
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Reading Round-Up: March
We asked everyone in the office to talk about their favorite books from the last month. Take a look at our favorite reads from March, and let us know in the comments which books you’ll be adding to your to-read …
3 Memoirs That Reimagine Illness
With the proliferation of illness narratives in the late nineteenth century, many writer-turned-patients have used the written word to capture what it means to face their own morality. There are a lot of illness narratives out there that feel disingenuous …
6 Southern Gothic Literature Recommendations for Your Classroom
Some of the most important issues to be addressed in today’s classrooms include racism and gender equity—but they’re also some of the most intimidating topics for teachers to tackle. Luckily, Southern gothic literature deals with these ideas head on. This …
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Remembering W. S. Merwin
The poet W. S. Merwin passed away on March 15, marking the conclusion to a long and richly productive life. His body of poetry proves difficult to sum up. Over the course of his seven decades of writing, Merwin changed …
eNotes Book Club: February (Folklore)
In this month’s installment of our book club series, we gave ourselves the theme of “folklore.” If you’re looking for fantastical stories, creation myths, and tales of magic, read on!
4 Feminist Novels Exploring Identity and Displacement
A reader may find that who she was a day, week, or year ago is different from who she is now. Her identity—what represents her and her heritage—may morph and change. Below are four novels that explore stories of women …
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Reading Round-Up: February
We asked everyone in the office to talk about their favorite books from the last month. Take a look at our favorite reads from February, and let us know in the comments which books you’ll be adding to your to-read …
