Born in Chile on July 12, 1904, we recognize Pablo Neruda 112 years later as a political activist and eclectic poet. As a Communist holding several Chilean governmental posts, Neruda faced danger when Radical Party presidential candidate Gabriel González Videla turned …
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Scholarship Spotlight: July 2016
Every month, we select some of the best scholarships around and post them here on our blog. When you are ready to apply, check out our tips on how to write a scholarship essay. Visit eNotes Essay Lab if you’re looking for a …
Now What, Freshmen and Fellow Grads? Some Advice From a Recent College Graduate
When I look back over the past sixteen years (whoa) of education, I find that I have a lot of mixed feelings. I recall that back in elementary and middle school—and even in high school to some extent—all I wanted …
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Scholarship Spotlight: June 2016
Every month, we select some of the best scholarships around and post them here on our blog. When you are ready to apply, check out our tips on how to write a scholarship essay. Visit eNotes Essay Lab if you’re looking for a …
Remember More Than Just Rabbits: Understanding “Of Mice and Men”
When people talk about influential pieces of American literature, there are a few titles you can just about guarantee will be thrown into the discussion, i.e. To Kill a Mockingbird, Grapes of Wrath, Huckleberry Finn, and oh yeah, Of Mice and Men (kudos …
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Scholarship Spotlight: May 2016
Every month, we select some of the best scholarships around and post them here on our blog. When you are ready to apply, check out our tips on How to Write a Scholarship Essay. Visit eNotes Essay Lab if you’re looking for a …
Understanding “To Kill a Mockingbird”: Top Q&A from Students
It may just be impossible to consider classic American literature without delving into the story of To Kill a Mockingbird. Written by Harper Lee and published in 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird remains one of the most well-known and impactful works …
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How-to Sell Back Your Textbooks
In high school, it is pretty commonplace to have textbooks provided for you—and, assuming you return them, you don’t have to pay a dime. But college students (or high schoolers taking special classes with fancy books) know that books can get a …
