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Poetry and Drama in the Renaissance
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The Renaissance was an an awakening in Europe inspired by the reintroduction of Greek and Roman literature after the fall of the Roman Empire. In the fourteenth through sixteenth centuries, artists of all circumstances began experimenting and expressing themselves in new, distinct ways. Two of the main artistic consequences of…
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The Creation of the Printing Press
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The Renaissance was the period of vast rebirth throughout the arts. Between the fourteenth through sixteenth centuries, the concept of the arts became important among many classes. One of the results of this shift in thinking was the creation of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in 1440. Before Gutenberg’s creation,…
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Maori Literary History
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At the University of North Georgia Press, we are interested in enlightening our readers on the literary history of different nations. The Maori tribe of New Zealand’s literary beginning and growth is unique in that, since the beginning, the development has been slow. It was not until the seventies, that…
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Helpful Study Tips for Summer Classes
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Enrolling in summer courses can often times be daunting. For instance, you must sacrifice sun-drenched opportunities and cram an entire semester’s work into one month. It can often feel overwhelming and lead to the engulfing question of why. However, there is a bright, sunshine-y side to every situation. We wanted…
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A Review of The Southern Philosopher: Collected Stories of John William Corrington edited by Allen Mendenhall
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Poet, attorney and film-writer John William Corrington was an enigmatic artist whose life (1932-1988) spanned a pivotal era in the history of Southern letters. Raised Catholic during the Great Depression, Corrington attended Centenary College and completed a graduate degree in Renaissance literature from Rice University as well as a D.Phil…
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Writing Competition Alert!
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Here at the University of North Georgia Press, we always keep our eyes open for exciting opportunities for authors or fledgling writers to expand their craft and maybe even win some prizes. Recently, the Seán Ó Faoláin International Short Story Competition has come to our attention as a thrilling event…
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Keep Your Eyes Peeled: Floods and Fires
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As you may know, we have an exciting new book releasing this September titled Floods and Fires, written by Dan Leach. Floods and Fires tests Marilynne Robinson’s assertion that “Families will not be broken.” In the title story, a father harbors his fugitive son from the town bully-turned-sheriff and meditates…
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Happy Fourth of July!
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On this day 241 years ago, the United States of America declared its independence from the Crown of England with the signing of…well, the Declaration of Independence. As the years have passed, America has grown into a global power, and it has seen and experienced times of great prosperity as…