Ranked the top writing university in the nation, the University of Iowa’s professors of English and creative writing offer a plethora of unique courses, tackling special topics both in the classroom ...

There are many literary genres that not many people are aware of. For those of you who claim themselves to be literary enthusiasts, here is a look at 6 literary genres that you might have never heard ...

People who like to read action/adventure books are the most generous tippers, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans who read frequently looked at the personality differences between ...

In today’s culture one can listen to almost any genre of music. It’s a good thing and bad thing. The good thing is that a wide variety of music is there for listening. Imagine listening to your ...

If there’s a distinction between “genre fiction” and “literary fiction,” it’s certainly not that the former isn’t literary and the latter isn’t generic. It’s mostly that the generic conventions of the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Victor L. Martin is on the verge of leaving his North Carolina prison cell as a leader in a culture of expression that was born behind bars and is now flourishing on the outside, especially among ...

New Literary History (NLH) focuses on theory and interpretation – the reasons for literary change, the definitions of periods, and the evolution of styles, conventions, and genres. Throughout its ...