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The publication of Allen Ginsberg’s Howl in 1956 marks a turning point in the history of Beat literature, not to mention American literature in general. The long-form poem is intended to be …

Literary Periods & History Timeline Here you will find our graphical timeline representing literary periods & movements, as well as major events or authors from literature history. To learn more …

Classic Literature Summaries Below you will find the full list of 63 summaries we have in our database, listed alphabetically by associated author. Each is a chapter by chapter summary of …

William Shakespeare (1564-1616), `The Bard of Avon', English poet and playwright wrote the famous 154 Sonnets and numerous highly successful oft quoted dramatic works including the …

Feb 6, 2025 · Oral literature has influenced written literature by serving as a foundation for storytelling techniques, narrative structures, and themes that writers draw inspiration from.

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), American poet, critic, short story writer, and author of such macabre works as “The Fall of the House of Usher” (1840); I looked upon the scene before me …

White Nights (1848) A sentimental story from the diary of a dreamer FIRST NIGHT It was a wonderful night, such a night as is only possible when we are young, dear reader. The sky …

Victorian Literature Defining Victorian literature in any satisfactory and comprehensive manner has proven troublesome for critics ever since the nineteenth century came to a close. The …

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