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 read aloud, …

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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 tragedy of the …

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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 was so starry, so …

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Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) post office official and prolific English novelist from the Victorian Era, penned The Barset Chronicles series. Anthony Trollope was born on 24 April, 1815 at 6 Keppel …

The key to reading the story is to see all the dramatic action as occurring in Gabriel's head. Identify the conflicts in Gabriel as Gretta goes to sleep, then read the story's last 5 paragraphs--one of the …

Othello by William Shakespeare. Searchable etext. Discuss with other readers.

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