Gorgeous Tattoo Ideas for English Majors

"Wear your heart on your skin in this life." -Sylvia Plath

Some of our fellow writers and book lovers have taken this quote quite literally, braving the needle to show off their undying love for all things English major-y with unique and beautiful tattoos! 

If you've ever thought about taking the plunge yourself, get some inspiration by checking out this collection of awesome tattoos below. Thanks to all who shared their wonderful designs!

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A post shared by Estudio Ramsés Tattoo (@ramsestattooestudio) on Feb 12, 2018 at 5:46am PST

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A post shared by Bryan Sikkema (@sikkematattoo) on Feb 25, 2018 at 1:07pm PST

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A post shared by 🛸👽JESSI HAWK👽🛸 (@jessiraehawk) on Nov 17, 2017 at 2:50pm PST

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A post shared by Noja Ohem (@340tattoo) on Mar 11, 2018 at 12:23pm PDT

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A post shared by 💀Nicole.Sack💀 (@siknaktattoo) on Mar 13, 2018 at 5:15pm PDT

A post shared by Kim Kah (@kimkah_) on Mar 13, 2018 at 2:52pm PDT

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A post shared by Екатерина Емельянова (@emelyanova.kato) on Mar 24, 2018 at 3:38am PDT

A post shared by Meu Mundo Poético 🌍💕 (@meumundopoetico) on Mar 29, 2018 at 6:00pm PDT

A post shared by Vitor Lopes Tatuador (@vitortatuador) on Mar 29, 2018 at 4:29am PDT

A post shared by Nat Moonchild (@moonchildvisualart) on Mar 29, 2018 at 2:43am PDT

A post shared by Gan Tene (@gantenetattoo) on Mar 30, 2018 at 3:36am PDT

A post shared by Paula Artavia (@magnificentkid_) on Mar 30, 2018 at 10:57am PDT

A post shared by ✳︎Joe Turner ✳︎ (@jt_tattoo) on Mar 30, 2018 at 8:27am PDT

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Want a bookish tattoo, but not quite ready to make the leap?

Check out these awesome temporary tattoos to try out in the meantime:

The Word Made Flesh: Literary Tattoos from Bookworms Worldwide Buy on Amazon

Harry Potter "After all this time" and "Always" temporary tattoos

Tattly Temporary Tattoos The Very Hungry Caterpillar Set Buy on Amazon

There Is No Place Like Home: Literary Tattoos from Classic Children's Literature Buy on Amazon

Books & Quotes Temporary Tattoo Pack (Set of 10) Buy on Amazon

I Cannot Live Without Books: Literary Tattoos for Book Lovers Buy on Amazon

Tattly Temporary Tattoos Art Supplies Set, 1 Ounce by Tattly Temporary Tattoos Buy on Amazon

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