Erotic literature existed long before the invention of the printing press. These novels are a sexy escape from mundane reality. No wonder they’re so popular! The passion is thrilling. However, these stories have faced immense criticism. Most of it is the graphic descriptions of sex. The Decameron (1353) by Giovanni Boccaccio is one of the … Read more
If you’ve ever been a fan of romantic comedy books, you surely have heard of Sophie Kinsella. Writer of the bestseller Shopaholic series, Sophie is a pen name. Her real name is Madeleine Sophie Wickham. She has written under this name as well. As an English author, Sophie initially studied music at New College, Oxford. … Read more
African American authors have long contributed to American literature. Their voices are especially vital when discussing the Civil Wars, racism, and discrimination. Not only that, but contemporary authors have also composed influential writings, poetry, plays, essays, and scholarly articles. Reading books from diverse individuals helps broaden the reader’s perspective and gives light on underrepresented communities. … Read more
Romantic poetry might not exactly come to your mind after reading the word. It’s actually poetry that originated in the Romantic Era in Britain towards the end of the 18th century. This form of literature was in opposition to the mannered and scientific inquiry of the era preceding it. Romantic poetry and literature defined themselves … Read more
English novelist Jane Austen reflected on the life of ordinary people and their everyday stories through her novels during the late 18th century. Born in Hampshire on December 16, 1775, Austen led a quiet life in a family of eight. Her family provided a nurturing environment for her writing and literary growth, along with her … Read more
Nora Roberts was born on October 10, 1950, in Maryland. From having not written in her childhood years to publishing more than 225 books, Nora Roberts is one of the most popular American romance authors. She is the first author to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. Featuring feisty heroines … Read more
Danielle Steel is an American romance novelist born on August 14, 1947, in New York. A vice president of public relations in an advertising agency in 1968, Steel turned to authoring books and poetry in 1971 after the company closed. Although her initial novels didn’t work well, things changed with her 4th novel, The Promise … Read more