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Top 5 (English Language) Authors of the 18th Century

Alex Bloomingdale August 31, 2023

The 18th century was a period of profound literary innovation in England and other English-speaking lands and time of genuine cultural transformation. In fact, much of what we consider to be “modern” literature actually emerged in this period in one …

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Editors Review: Daniel Immerwahr’s How to Hide an Empire

Riley Rogers August 10, 2023

A Brief Summary: From page one of How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States, Daniel Immerwahr deftly undercuts readers’ comfortable assumptions about the history of the United States. He begins with a discussion of the …

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Six Steps to Conquering Classic Literature

Riley Rogers July 19, 2023

Do Shakespeare’s sonnets give you the shivers? Does Austen make you anxious? If classic literature sends you careening into crisis and poetry leaves you positively petrified, fret not! You’re not alone. Today, classic literature has something of a bad reputation. …

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6 Speeches Reflecting on American Politics Through the Years

Marissa Lorberau November 7, 2022

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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6 Books to Read for Fans of Dracula Daily

Marissa Lorberau September 21, 2022

Bram Stoker’s Dracula, published in 1897, has been a staple of high school English classrooms for generations. Its story and characters have been broadly adapted for film, television, radio, and the stage. Indeed, the name “Dracula” has become functionally synonymous …

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Celebrate Romance Awareness Month With These 7 Literary Couples

Marissa Lorberau August 19, 2022

August is romance awareness month, and what better way is there to celebrate romance than by reading about it? We’ve always held a special fascination with the idea of falling in love, and countless authors have tried their hand at …

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The eNotes Guide to Getting Free Books

Marissa Lorberau July 19, 2022

Being a bookworm has its perks: Studies show that reading regularly can improve your verbal and written comprehension, boost your vocabulary, reduce your stress levels, and even increase your brain activity. However, it can also become an expensive habit to …

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Top 10 Shakespeare Monologues to Enjoy Reading

eNotes February 26, 2021

Whether they be tragedy, comedy, or history, Shakespeare’s plays are often remembered by the strength of the monologues delivered at key moments. Macbeth is a particularly good example. The most critical scenes are punctuated by unforgettable speeches, dwelling on consequences, …

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Top 5 Worst Shakespearean Kingdoms to Live In

eNotes July 20, 2020

If you’re sick of the state of politics, you’re in good company—a lot of Shakespeare’s characters were, too. Shakespeare’s plays are filled with terrible kings and queens, princesses and dukes, but we don’t usually talk about the ways that the …

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The New Top 10 American Novels: One profe’s list

eNotes July 1, 2020

This year, the Fourth of July will feel different: the Black Lives Matter movement has inspired a national reckoning around racism that pushes all of us who live in this country to ask deep, critical questions about this country we …

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The Top 6 “Most British” Authors of All Time

Alex Bloomingdale February 12, 2024

Chances are, if you found this blog post or are a devoted user of eNotes.com, it’s the fault of an Englishman. While we can give Quixote a lot of credit for kicking off the age of the novel, English Literature …

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Pahom’s Main Flaw: How to Analyze Short Story Characters

Riley Rogers January 29, 2024

Analyzing short story characters can be difficult—you meet someone for just a few pages, and suddenly, you’re just supposed to know everything about them? However, with a little focus and a simple, four-step framework, you can learn how to talk …

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Happy New Titles: January Content Update

Riley Rogers January 22, 2024

New titles for a new year - this month, we're bringing you four brand-new study guides to celebrate the first month of 2024.

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Fact Check and Instant Answers: Two Tools to Optimize Your 2024

Riley Rogers January 16, 2024

Fact Check is our in-house solution to the question of AI tools in education, offering students the opportunity to ensure the accuracy of their generated content.

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eNotes Wrapped: 2023 in Review

Riley Rogers January 8, 2024

Here at eNotes, we’re ringing in the new year by recapping last year’s highlights—Spotify doesn’t have a monopoly on Wrapped, right?  To celebrate another year of literature and learning with eNotes, we’re running through our proudest moments (including the release …

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Gifting New Titles: December Deals and Content Updates

Riley Rogers December 15, 2023

Somehow, the new year is right around the corner, and we can’t quite figure out where 2023 went. What we do know is this: December might mean the end of the year, but it also means that annual student and …

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4 Holiday Classics for the Scrooge in Your Life

Riley Rogers December 11, 2023

We’ve all been there: It’s cold, snowy, and miserable outside—and you’re not much happier inside, either. When the winter blues hit, they hit hard and fast. But not to worry! We’ve gathered a few Christmas-saving titles to help the Grinch …

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Grateful for New Titles: November Content Update

Riley Rogers November 27, 2023

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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