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Charles Lamb Biography
Charles Lamb was a respected British essayist and poet, but he seems to be best remembered for his co-authorship with his sister Mary of Tales from Shakespeare. Charles Lamb Biography Birth and Education CHARLES LAMB, (1775–1834), English essayist and critic, was … Continue reading
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The Hind and the Panther, Part 3
The Hind and the Panther, Part Three by John Dryden “The Hind and the Panther” by John Dryden was published in 1687. It is an allegory told in heroic couplets, and it has also been described as a beast fable. Here, the animals … Continue reading
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The Hind and the Panther, Part 2
The Hind and the Panther, Part Two by John Dryden “The Hind and the Panther” by John Dryden was published in 1687. It is an allegory told in heroic couplets, and it has also been described as a beast fable. Here, the animals … Continue reading
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The Hind and the Panther by John Dryden
The Hind and the Panther, Part 1 by John Dryden “The Hind and the Panther” by John Dryden was published in 1687. It is an allegory told in heroic couplets, and it has also been described as a beast fable. Here, the animals … Continue reading
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P. G. Wodehouse Biography
P. G. Wodehouse Biography Sir Pelham Grenville (P. G.) Wodehouse (1881 – 1975) was a British humorist whose life spanned nearly a century. Best known for his novels featuring Bertie and Jeeves, Wodehouse (pronounced Woodhouse) also wrote short stories, plays, poems, and articles. His writings … Continue reading
George Orwell Resources
Would you like to learn more about George Orwell, the author of Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four? George Orwell (1903-1950) was the pseudonym of Eric Arthur Blair, an English novelist whose work is known for clarity, intelligence, and wit, as well … Continue reading
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On Mr. Milton’s Paradise Lost by Andrew Marvell
Marvell on Milton Andrew Marvell composed this poem in honor of John Milton’s Paradise Lost, and it became a poetic preface to the 1674 edition of the poem. On Mr. Milton’s Paradise Lost by Andrew Marvell When I beheld the … Continue reading
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A Short History of England by G.K. Chesterton
Gilbert Keith Chesterton’s A Short History of England is an inviting introduction to British history through the end of the nineteenth century. You may listen to it in the audio player below, or read it in any one of several formats. … Continue reading
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Great Expectations 1946 Film
The 1946 British film version of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations has been ranked among the top 100 British films, and has been considered one of the finest adaptations of Dickens’ work. Watch it and notice what’s different from the novel. Continue reading
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