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How the Beat Poets Shook American Literature (and Still Do)

The Rise of the Beats: A Rebellion in Verse In the years following World War II, a restless new...

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Modernism and Myth: Echoes in the Poetry of Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot

Why Myth Mattered to the ModernistsIn the wake of World War I, many writers found the inherited...

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What Is Magical Realism? How Writers Blend the Ordinary and the Extraordinary

Defining Magical Realism Magical realism is a literary genre in which fantastical elements appear...

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What Is Autotheory? How Writers Are Blending Life and Theory

What Is Autotheory? Autotheory is a genre that breaks down the barriers between memoir and critical...

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Beyond the Page: Metafictional Techniques in Contemporary Literature

Beyond the Page: Exploring Metafictional Techniques in Contemporary Literature

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10 Famous Essays by Black American Writers You Should Read

Essayists You Should Be Reading Introduction Essays are more than just personal reflections or...

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The First Lines: 10 Iconic Incipits from Famous Latin Poets

First lines are more than just beginnings—they’re invitations. In Latin poetry, an incipit (Latin...

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Latin Grammar Made Simple: 10 Rules Every Beginner Should Know

Latin grammar doesn't have to be intimidating. With just a few foundational rules, you can start to...

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10 Essential Southern Gothic Novels (and Why They Still Matter Today)

10 Essential Southern Gothic Novels (and Why They Matter) From decaying plantations and haunted...

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Our Favorite Contemporary Essayists: Voices That Define the Essay

Our Favorite Contemporary Essayists The American essay is alive and well — reinvented in voices...

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Title: 10 Common Latin Mistakes Beginners Make

10 Common Latin Mistakes Beginners Make Learning Latin is one of life’s great joys — but also a...

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How Joan Didion’s The White Album Changed Essay Writing

How Joan Didion’s The White Album Changed Essay Writing Joan Didion’s The White Album is not just a...

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