Donna Hill's An Ordinary Woman is a great literary read involving three main characters that are weak, yet strong in so many ways. Hill's masterpiece reveals literature at its very best!

A look at the beginnings of African literature from the time it was first recognized and acknowledged, to its gradual development, including mentions of well known authors of the sub-genre.

A look at Gothic literature from the 20th century and the contemporary authors that have used the genre as a tool to portray various themes in their works.

What's your take on the Gothic genre? Do you think Gothic literature has evolved much from the time it was conceived in the mid-1700s to the present day? Here are a few insights on its 'evolvement' and on some Gothic authors of today!

A look at our 20th Century female authors, most of whom are still living legends that are continuously contributing tremendously to literature, literacy, and learning.

A review of Toni Morrison's second novel, Sula, an adventurous yet complex young girl living in a town called Bottom with her equally complex family. Her complexities follow her to adulthood as she goes through life's rocky journey and impacts the lives of every individual in her community.

Which major female literary influences of the early 20th century come to mind right off? Here are some of the most influential women writers of 'our' days that have contributed tremendously (and still are)to writing and literature with their gifts of words and inspiring themes!

More discourse on female writers of the early centuries that contributed tremendously to writing and literature with their gifts of words, structure, and various powerful themes.

Women writers have come a long way in the way they represent themselves and are in turn recognized in the literary world. Here's a look at some of the famous female literature gurus from the 'olden days' that have left their legacies in the literary world, setting a path for us to follow!

Have you heard or read little stories and insinuations here and there about Dorian Gray, and wondered what he was all about? Here is a brief review on Oscar Wilde's only novel that created a wild literary sensation due to its powerful themes and controversial discourse on some philosophical views.