Literature
‘Stone walls do not a prison make’: 12 Pieces of Prison Literature
One thing that can be said of prison across the ages is that a spell of incarceration gives a prisoner…
10 Controversial Facts Behind The Real Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland is one of the most famous children’s stories in the world. From the moment it was first…
12 Unexpected Facts about Vlad the Impaler, the Real Dracula
The fictional Count Dracula has cast a long shadow over Western Culture since the publication of Bram Stoker’s Dracula in…
The 10 Dos and Don’ts of Etiquette to Become a Lady in Regency England
“A woman’s reputation is as brittle as it is beautiful,” notes Elizabeth Bennett in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, a…
Time for You to Brush Up On the 12 Greatest Works of Medieval Literature
Medieval literature is by far the least popular aspect of English Literature degrees worldwide. Usually studied only when mandatory, it…
St. George and Beyond: 12 Dragon-Slayers from Around the World
Dragon legends are recorded all over the world, from the seas of Japanese folklore to the icy climes of Northern…
11 Surprising Things You Never Knew About William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is a big deal. He's the most famous writer of all time, in any language, and his plays…
The War of Roses Gave Birth to the Brutal Butcher of England
The War of the Roses ranks as one of the most violent periods of English history, during which conspiracies, massacres,…
These 12 Erotic Poems and Novels Throughout History Make Fifty Shades of Grey Seem Tame
From ancient poetry to Fifty Shades of Grey, sexuality is a constant theme in artistic expression. Like all literature, erotica…