The three basic functions of language definition and examples
Brief post today to look at the different types of language use, and for today’s post, that includes informative, expressive (therefore receptive), and directive.
The Life of Ernest Hemingway: Modernist, Realist, Storyteller
Ernest Hemingway, one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century, was known for his sparse prose and adventurous life.
Maya Angelou, author of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”
Maya Angelou’s work transcends literature, blending poetry, memoir, and activism to give voice to resilience, identity, and freedom.
H.D., Poet and Imagist Writer
Explore the life and work of H.D. (Hilda Doolittle), a key figure in the Imagist movement and Modernist poetry.
Gertrude Stein, Avant-Garde Writer and Curator
Gertrude Stein was a groundbreaking writer and influential literary patron whose avant-garde prose challenged traditional narrative forms.
The Beat Generation, Authors, and Their Works
The Beat Generation emerged in the 1950s as a bold response to postwar America’s consumerism and conformity. Writers like Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William S. Burroughs
A Look Beneath the Surface at The Novel Jaws
Published in 1974, Peter Benchley’s Jaws quickly became a bestseller, captivating readers with its gripping tale of a great white shark terrorizing a small beach town.
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.
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.