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4 Must-Read Works by Edgar Allan Poe (& Why You Should Read Them)
4 Must-Read Works by Edgar Allan Poe (& Why You Should Read Them)

Edgar Allan Poe was a master of Gothic literature. Although his stories are filled with gloom and mystery, they also contain universal truths.

Who Was the Roman Author Tacitus?
Who Was the Roman Author Tacitus?

Tacitus is one of our most important sources for the first 100 years of the Roman Empire, but how reliable is his account of events?

Agatha Christie: Discover the Woman Behind the Mystery
Agatha Christie: Discover the Woman Behind the Mystery

Agatha Christie is a well-known author of the mid-twentieth century, particularly for her wildly popular mystery novels.

12 Unexpected Facts About Samuel Johnson
12 Unexpected Facts About Samuel Johnson

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

Elizabethan vs. Jacobean Theatre: What are the Differences?
Elizabethan vs. Jacobean Theatre: What are the Differences?

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.

A Journey Through Dante’s Inferno: A Brief Guide
A Journey Through Dante’s Inferno: A Brief Guide

Dante’s Inferno is hailed as a medieval masterpiece and a precursor to the Renaissance, with T.S. Eliot having ranked it alongside Shakespeare.

Snorri Sturluson: Our Most Important Source for Norse Myth?
Snorri Sturluson: Our Most Important Source for Norse Myth?

The 13th-century Icelandic author Snorri Sturluson is our most important source for Norse mythology. But who was he and why did he write his books?

Philosopher & Poet? A New Translation of Simone Weil’s La Porte
Philosopher & Poet? A New Translation of Simone Weil’s La Porte

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.