English Literature

English Literature graduates rejoice! Even in a tough economy, there are plenty of career options that take advantage of the skills and talents you honed in years of study.

Herbert George Wells was the first writer of science fiction in English literature.

Although in postwar English literature we do not find as many talented novelists as in the earlier part of the century, the English novel is still a vigorous and vital force.

An important development of the fifties and early sixties was the emergence of a working-class novel.

Contemporary English writers are extremely diverse both in content and form of their literary work.

Applying for a PhD in English Literature may seem daunting. Difficult economic times mean more applicants for limited spots, and your love of John Milton may not be enough to set you apart. Check out these tips.

When I graduated with a BA in English Literature my friends and family thought I was crazy for spending the last four years of my life doing nothing but reading books and writing papers. For the most part, they were right. I had no plans to teach since my

What one actually does with a degree in English is a frequent question not just from those pursuing the degree but also everyone they encounter. In short, not much.

Wondering what to do with that college degree in English Literature? Here is what I did, and it was the best choice that I could have imagined!

Literature during the Middle English period experienced tremendous growth and change. Numerous discrepancies in language and culture added to the difficulties of the day. Here we will explore this phenomenal period in history.

Tips on not only passing, but achieving a high score on the AP Literature Exam.

Identity was not of the individual, but of the community.

Easy notes for elementary students: you can make this into an overhead

The "Female Eunich" was a book as controversial as she is, in the book she argues that "women do not realise (sic) how much men hate them, and how much they are taught to hate themselves."

Did you ever wonder where our language came from.Why do we spell words the way we do? Where did these words even come from?

The two following books '"The Island of Dr. Moreau and The Invisible Man '" deal with another theme, very characteristic of Wells '" the danger of science in the hands of individualists.

Without losing their scientific bias, Wells's early stories and novels often acquire the features of social utopia or satire.

The new British drama is also represented by other talented playwrights such as Henry Livings, Alun Owen , Tom Stoppard , Christopher Hamptonto name but a few.

With Iris Murdoch the trend in English writing moved to philosophical fiction.

What does a college degree in English Literature have to do with working in the real world? Everything.

My story of how I used my English Education degree to go from a teacher to a freelance writer.

An English degree isn't just about reading books...

A personal account on how my English Literature degree has assisted me in my post-graduate professions and everyday life.

English fiction writers showcased their talents through the years.

A college professor's memory of her years as a student.

English Heritage membership guarantees free or lower cost entrance fees to historic British castles, palaces, stately homes and more. But is it worth the membership cost?

A quotable quote about the English language.

This is a report about the Jeremy Paxman book, The English, a Portrait of a People.

D.H.Lawrence spent most of his life in conflict with himself, society and censors

A look at hidden sexual references in Spenser's "The Faerie Queene."

This essay uses an Middle English poem to illustrate the prepositional and syntactical differences between and transformations from Old English to Middle English.

The Country Wife is no exception to the general rules of Satire of its age, exhibiting wit, rhetorical finesse, typed characters, and religious language. In is in this last that there seems to be a difference of opinion in modern criticism.