CLASSIC LITERATURE

Lolita is a famous example of incest, but similar relationships can be found in classic novels by very respected authors, such as Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy and Sinclair Lewis.

Despite the risk of placing limitations upon students by telling them what to read, experts know the value of guiding students in making good choices when it comes to their high school reading lists.

Several famous works reflect strong sexual bonds between mothers and sons

A look at the most interesting soldiers that can be found in books and plays.

Thinking of reading more classic literature? The Great Gatsby has symbolism abound, especially where the women are concerned.

Of the many lessons viewers learn from watching 'The Outsiders,' an appreciation for classic literature stands out among them. Ponyboy's interest in literary material makes the film a resource for must-read books.

The effect censoring classic well known literature and the effect it has on people. When we start censoring centuries old works where will we stop?

Students benefit when teachers find ways to incorporate today's technology into classic literature. Imagine.

For students who need help getting through a classic example of literature like Jane Eyre or any of Jane Austen's novels, numerous volumes exist that allow them the opportunity to make the book more relatable to modern life.

A literary analysis of the chapter "Reading" in Henry David Thoreau's classic, "Walden," with emphasis on the purpose of reading and the "heroic reader."

I took a trip to Barnes & Noble hoping to find and to my very pleasant surprise discovered that there is a new line of books out called "Classic Starts" that have taken a whole slew of old classics and abridged, and re-written them so that they are more suitable for kids.

Today most people read modern novels, but there are plenty of classic literature we should read.

Some of the most well-known authors have described scenes of interracial sex in their books, including Shakespeare and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

In this article, I explore why literature is still relevant in today's world and why we should continue to value it.

A guide to finding relevance in class literature for the secondary literature teacher. Gives tips, tricks, and examples for relating classics literature to modern students.

Nathaniel Hawthorn's, The Scarlett Letter is a classic. This high school essay paper goes into the theme, character, setting, and conflict that create this timeless tale that has stood the test of time.

Trying to teach from the textbook just doesn't work in a literature class. Students are bored and unengaged. Allowing students to appreciate literature the way it was meant to be means engaged, active learners.

Have you been meaning to sit down and read a good book lately? If you are having a hard time finding the time each day to read, then check out this article. You will soon be on your way to enjoying great literature on the go.

A Clockwork Orange, a book originally published in 1962, written by Anthony Burgess, is about a group of youth who like to beat up old men, rape women, and rob stores.

Popular culture is often viewed as a distraction in the English classroom, but it can be used to advance students' enjoyment of classical literature.

A short while ago, I read a survey about whether I would make a good pirate. I failed.

Focuses on love in two versions of "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" as well as "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". Presumes that love is, and will always be, a timeless conversation.

Greater Providence is saturated with bookstores of every genre. Here are a few of the best, tucked away in attics of warehouses, in corners of tiny villages, and across (gasp) the bridge to East Prov. Explore them when you have time to spare.