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The blog November 2026
Study notes, close readings and exam-focused essays on English literature, literary theory and poetry.
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Mary Shelley’s acclaimed novel Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus tells the dark gothic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist obsessed with creating life who constructs a sentient creature...
Charles Dickens’ classic novel Oliver Twist was first published serially from 1837 to 1839 before being released in a single volume in 1838. It tells the dramatic tale...
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s seminal 1852 novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a force that changed history. Through the powerful story of slaves seeking freedom, it galvanized anti-slavery sentiments in...
Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s classic 1866 Russian novel Crime and Punishment tells the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in St. Petersburg who formulates a nihilistic theory that some...
John Keats wrote “Ode to a Nightingale” in 1819, during a time of personal suffering. The poem explores themes of mortality, beauty, and the desire to escape reality....
Unraveling the complexities and nuances of Graham Greene‘s “The Heart of the Matter,” this listicle delves into pivotal themes, character analyses, moral crisis, and thought-provoking insights. From exploring...
Discover the profound impact of John Irving‘s masterpiece, “A Prayer for Owen Meany,” as this listicle delves into its compelling themes, memorable characters, and thought-provoking narrative. Uncover the...
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy is a novel with captivating narrative, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes. Get ready to embark on a literary journey that...
Leo Tolstoy’s epic novel Anna Karenina is widely considered one of the greatest works of literature ever written. Published in serial instalments between 1873 and 1877, this rich...
The Wind in the Willows is a timeless classic of children’s literature by Kenneth Grahame that has enchanted readers young and old for over a century. First published...