Two species of butterfly have been named after Sauron from Lord of the Rings. The Saurona triangula and Saurona aurigera were discovered by an international team of scientists. Why name an animal after a fictional character? […]
The first “Harry Potter” book was released in 1997 and the series is still a hit. In the 26 years since, movies, video games, a massive theme park, and more have followed. What’s so endearing about Harry Potter himself? […]
School textbooks are often changed to fit the whims of political parties. This censorship can drastically alter children’s perception of the world around them. Why are textbooks at the center of culture wars? […]
Well-known, classic children’s literature has had a history of being banned as books. Groups concerned with inappropriate material have fought the availability of many titles. Even Winnie the Pooh and Ferdinand the Bull have faced removal. […]
William Shakespeare is often considered the world’s best playwright. He made regular use of a wide array of literary devices to liven up his work. Which language tools did Shakespeare use? […]
The history of adaptations of Jane Austen’s work shows us that many adaptations have built upon previous adaptations, and many still commit to that tradition. […]
Max Gordon was the producer of a stage adaptation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’. But his ultimate intention was to adapt the play itself into a movie that would include Laurence Olivier. […]
Helen Jerome’s stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ in 1935 has been the most successful stage adaptation of the novel ever since. It was seen worldwide. […]
Not much time has passed since college professors objected to Jane Austen’s work being popularized in mass media. Today, she is one of the most beloved authors in pop culture. […]
While the first organized Jane Austen Society was founded in England in 1940, in America, Jane Austen Society of North America, or JASNA, was formed in 1979. Austen admirers have ensured that she remains popular. […]
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