Historical fiction is a unique genre that intertwines imaginative storytelling with real historical events, figures, and contexts. For students, engaging with historical fiction can provide a multifaceted learning experience that transcends traditional history lessons. 1. An Immersive Learning Experience: Reading historical fiction allows students to step into different time periods and cultures. Experience of immersive learning can spark curiosity about historical… Read More
If you’ve ever heard the line ‘I wandered lonely as a cloud’, ‘Behold her, single in the field’, or heard a tale of ‘Lucy Gray’, you’ve had the pleasure of reading a poem by William Wordsworth. Born in 1770 and living until 1850, William Wordsworth is most famous for launching the Romantic Era of English poetry with a collection of poems called… Read More
American English has evolved significantly since the early days of British colonization in North America. Here’s a brief overview: 1600s-1700s: Colonial Period Settlement and Diversity: The English language arrived with British colonists in the early 17th century. Various dialects from different regions of England mixed with languages of Native Americans, African slaves, and other European settlers. Distinct… Read More
The 1920s and 1930s were known as the Golden Age of Detective Fiction. The classic murder mystery novels published in that era were characterised by whodunits, red herrings, and crime puzzles that invited the readers to solve the mystery along with the detective. As Ronald Knox, author of the Miles Bredon mysteries, put it, “A detective story must have as its main interest… Read More
