Peter Benchley, Author of Jaws and Ocean Advocate
Peter Benchley, best known for his iconic novel Jaws, transformed the thriller genre and sparked a new era in Hollywood filmmaking.
Category: Blog
Neoclassical Literature and its Impact (1660-1798)
The era in which this period thrived seems to be somewhere between 1660 and 1798 and features three important sections, that include the Restoration period, the Augustan period, and the Age of Johnson. This is also knowns as the “Enlightenment Period.”
The English Literary Renaissance
The English Renaissance was a golden age of literature, drama, and poetry that redefined English culture. With Shakespeare’s timeless plays, Spenser’s epic poetry, and Marlowe’s tragic heroes, this period brought human emotion, ambition, and imagination to the forefront of storytelling.
Reading and Writing as a Reciprocal Process
Reading and writing are no longer taught separately. Research shows that when both are actively practiced together, students improve their skills in both areas. Discover how integrating reading with writing enhances literacy and how teachers can utilize this reciprocal process to foster better learning.
Robert Penn Warren, author of All the Kings Men
Robert Penn Warren, a towering figure in American literature, was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, poet, and the first U.S. Poet Laureate.
Is Art Really Just Subjective? Rethinking Artistic Criticism
“Is art truly beyond criticism simply because it’s subjective? While personal interpretations are vital, understanding art also requires stepping back to see the broader context. By balancing subjective and objective approaches, we gain deeper insights into art, ourselves, and the world around us.”
Exploring New Historicism as a Critical Lens
New Historicism provides a lens through which we can examine literature and history as interconnected forces, shaping and reflecting one another.
New Criticism: Analyzing Texts on Their Own Terms
New Criticism emphasizes close reading and the careful analysis of a text’s formal elements—its structure, imagery, and language—while rejecting external influences.
Literary Bios: Daniel Defoe, author of Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe, the author of Robinson Crusoe, was a groundbreaking writer who helped shape the English novel. From political pamphlets to adventure fiction, his works combined realism, social commentary, and gripping storytelling.
William Makepeace Thackeray, author of Vanity Fair
William Makepeace Thackeray, best known for his satirical novel Vanity Fair, was a master of social commentary. His works critiqued the hypocrisies of 19th-century British society.
Defining and Understanding Procatalepsis
When you start digging into literature, you start finding a lot of Greek words, because the Greeks had a huge impact on language for multiple reasons (they were certainly cultured and used one of the first alphabets).
Understanding Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs
Homonyms are words that share the same spelling or pronunciation but have different meanings. These intriguing words often create confusion, yet they enrich the English language.