Literature

Let us step back into the 18th century and discover twelve of the most unexpected and surprising facts about Samuel Johnson.

Language is a lot looser than most speakers assume. In fact, the adherence to linguistic assumptions is due more to societal expectations than language itself.

Theatre flourished under both Queen Elizabeth I and King James I however political changes, popular tastes and cultural advancements made the theatre an area of rapid development and led to key differences in these eras.

Although many people are familiar with the art historical term “Orientalism,” today, far fewer know about the man who coined it.

Few diaries are as treasured as the one written by Anne Frank, a precocious, gabby girl living in Holland during World War II.

Simone Weil was a philosophical writer who penned at least one poem. This article discusses its translation issues in the context of this mysterious thinker.

William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is based on the real story of the famous Roman general whose assassination has gone down in history.

Elizabeth Gaskell was a well-regarded and prolific author during her short life. Although her works fell out of favor for many decades, she now has a reputation for being one of the most important figures of the Victorian era.