The Canadian poet was inspired by everything from Ancient Egyptian mythology to folk magic, from Gnosticism to global politics.

An introduction to the histories of imperialism and the writings of those who grappled with its oppressions and legacies in the twentieth century.

The name of this fourteen-line poetic form comes from the Italian sonetto, meaning "a little sound or song."

Why are Jane Austen books still so beloved? A linguist argues it has more to do with Austen's masterful use of language than with plot.

Fifty Shades of Grey sells an absurd fantasy version of a romantic relationship—as between man and woman, so between capitalism and female workers.

The National Book Awards Shortlist has been announced and wouldn't you know, many of the authors honored have work in JSTOR. 

Novel reading was once regarded as an idle occupation, just as Internet use is now.

Charles Bernstein, co-founder of the Language Poetry movement, has announced the gift of his papers to the Beinecke Library at Yale University.