Thanksgiving may be over, but the season of gratitude is not yet over. Here at eNotes, we’re thankful for a lot of things—new books and old favorites—but most of all, we’re thankful for our readers! To show our appreciation, we …
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Three Titles to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Thirty-three years ago, November was declared Native American Heritage Month, celebrating the rich cultural, artistic, linguistic, and literary heritage of Indigenous Americans across the nation. To honor the voices and lives of Native American authors this November, we found three …
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Not-so-spooky Stories: October Content Update
It’s that time of year—when plastic skeletons leer at you from every corner, foam tombstones rise from the most unexpected places, and fun-sized candy bars turn up in all your pockets. Spooky season is great and all, but sometimes you …
Underloved Authors #1: Daphne du Maurier
Daphne du Maurier inspired some of Hollywood’s most iconic films and penned perhaps the finest suspense sequences in modern literature. Yet, unlike so many of her contemporaries—and the directors who adapted her work—she is not quite a household name. So, …
Shakespeare Support Group: Macbeth
Macbeth: It’s a classic story of jealousy, betrayal, and just desserts. Sure, it’s an iconic work, but it can be difficult for beginners to appreciate. If Lady Macbeth’s insults go right over your head and Macbeth’s musings just don’t make …
“The Telephone” by Edward Fields: How to Interpret Poetry
Poetry analysis is one of the more complicated tasks students receive—but it doesn’t need to be hard! Analyzing poetry is no easy task, but break it down into four simple stages, and it begins to make a bit more sense. …
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The Best Scary Stories: 5 Underappreciated Horror Novels
Sure, Frankenstein is a Halloween masterpiece, and yes, Dracula is an October must-have. But sometimes the classics just won’t do, and you need something brand new to satisfy the scary story cravings. So, if you’re looking for all-new scares, we’ve …
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New School Year, New Titles: September Content Update
Virginia Woolf once argued: “All the months are crude experiments, out of which the perfect September is made.” Looking at our content update for this month, no statement could be truer! We’ve curated a selection of works spanning your every …
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