There’s no doubt that Shakespeare has influenced English literature enormously, from his impact on other authors, his addition of thousands of words and phrases to the language, and the continued reinterpretation of his plots, again and again.
This section of the site is a work in progress, as we go beyond Shakespeare to look at English literature more broadly. We explore how we use the English language, and delve into some of the very best writers and works in the English language.
Our most popular articles on English literature so far are in 2 areas:
Classic book analysis
Along with Shakespeare, we thought we’d treat you to our insights into other classic works of English-language literature. Take a look at the below novels and let us know what you think. Feel free to drop us a line in the comments section below if there are any other novels you’d like to see us analyze!
Tom Sawyer
Read about Mark Twain’s classic novel Tom Sawyer, along with a Tom Sawyer analysis, our take on the themes in Tom Sawyer and information on all Tom Sawyer characters.
Pride and Prejudice
Read about Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice, along with a Pride and Prejudice analysis, our take on the themes in Pride and Prejudice and information on all Pride and Prejudice characters.
Oliver Twist
Read about Charles Dicken’s classic novel Oliver Twist, along with an Oliver Twist analysis, our take on the themes in Oliver Twist and information on all Oliver Twist characters.
The Great Gatsby
Read about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel The Great Gatsby, along with a The Great Gatsby analysis, our take on the themes in The Great Gatsby, and information on all The Great Gatsby characters.
The Old Man and the Sea
Read about Ernest Hemmingway’s classic novel The Old Man and the Sea, along with an analysis of The Old Man and the Sea, our take on the themes in The Old Man and the Sea, and information on all The Old Man and the Sea characters.
