Lauren Jones

Theatre flourished under both Queen Elizabeth I and King James I however political changes, popular tastes and cultural advancements made the theatre an area of rapid development and led to key differences in these eras.

Elizabeth Gaskell was a well-regarded and prolific author during her short life. Although her works fell out of favor for many decades, she now has a reputation for being one of the most important figures of the Victorian era.

Folk Horror is a subgenre of horror which has slowly become a very popular one amongst modern writers and filmmakers. These stories usually focus on a rural setting and explore the tension between ancient ritual and modern beliefs.

The Shakespeare Authorship Debate concerns the ongoing mystery as to the true author of the plays, sonnets and other works attributed to William Shakespeare of Stratford Upon Avon.

Ghost stories are an ancient tradition, often carrying moral or religious messages. Over time, writers realized the power of crafting uniquely unsettling tales, and this list examines 5 of the most influential.

The gloomy castles, abandoned ruins and wild moorlands of gothic literature can be found throughout the UK. As well as making inspirational settings for literature, these locations are captivating to visit.

As a royally appointed playwright, William Shakespeare was deeply affected by the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, as is clear in the writing of the great tragedy Macbeth, less than a year later.

Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein is today lauded as the first science fiction novel as well as a seminal work of Gothic horror. But what influenced an 18-year-old woman to create such a radical work?