Introduction Let’s talk about Romanticism, that glorious era in English literature when writers collectively decided that feelings deserved the spotlight, nature was more than just a backdrop, and existential crises were the height of sophistication. Was everyone in this period just crying into their cravats? Or was there more to it than moody poems and…
Intellectual Shade, 18th-Century Style Move over, Twitter feuds and clapbacks. The Enlightenment era was home to some of the most razor-sharp pens ever to grace the literary stage. These writers didn’t just spill the tea—they brewed it, served it with a side of wit, and made sure their targets knew they’d been roasted. Let’s dive…
Why the Renaissance Was Like the First Literary Glow-Up When you hear “Renaissance,” you probably think of art, architecture, and people wearing poofy sleeves. But the Renaissance wasn’t just a visual feast; it was also a literary glow-up of epic proportions. Think of it as the moment English literature traded its medieval vibes for a…
Introduction Ah, chivalric romance. The OG of love triangles, heroic quests, and noble deeds. If you’ve ever wondered what inspired modern rom-coms and Marvel superheroes (yes, really), it all goes back to Medieval English literature. This is where knights were gallant, damsels were forever in distress, and dragons apparently couldn’t mind their own business. But…
