#english-literature

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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
453 years ago

Ben Jonson

Ben Jonson's extensive writings during the Jacobean Era not only showcased his talent but also positioned him as a literary figure second only to Shakespeare in influence.
History
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

What is Close Reading?

Guillory explores the complexities of 'close reading', challenging the notion of it as a straightforward practice and delving into its implications in literary analysis.
Books
History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 month ago

4 Lesser-Known Elizabethan Playwrights and Poets

Lyly's euphuism significantly influenced the development of English prose, offering a more elegant style that appealed to Elizabethan audiences.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Kate Atkinson, the unclassifiable bestseller: From crime fiction to the magical world of Yorkshire

Atkinson, who sees her fiction steeped in English children's literature rather than magical realism, embraces her unique storytelling while facing misconceptions about her work.
Writing
“Let the writer take up surgery or bricklaying if he is interested in technique.” —William Faulkner https://t.co/rtQDbAjae6
fromThe Paris Review
1 year ago

The Art of Fiction No. 12

Both [houses] are filled with art, predominantly by her contemporaries, libraries of extravagant, Borgesian range and curiosa of many kinds, hinting at her unusual fecundity of mind.
Books
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