Back in May when we were given the option for which topic to pick for ENG 910, Illustrated Books stood out for because of its focus on Victorian literature and that period of time. From high school up through university, I have read various pieces from this era so exploring a new aspect of Victorian literature struck me with potential. Since this is a capstone seminar, a lot of work from this course will be collaborative and it was interesting to hear the professor explain how Victorian illustrated books are seen as collaborative projects as well. Often times when we look at literature we think of the writer, the audience and the context surrounding the piece. When it is adapted into a visual piece, now we must also think of the artist creating the images and think about the thought process behind their work which often goes unrecognized. I look forward to learning more this semester about this topic and sharing ideas with my peers as we adapt to our new learning environment remotely. COVE appears to be a useful tool for the class to share their research with everyone although it may take some time for me to get comfortable with this site for all it has to offer.