Rip Van Winkle: Long Sleep, Short Story
“Rip Van Winkle” is the story of a man who falls asleep for 20 years and wakes to find that the world has moved on without him.
Understanding “The Lost Generation” of Authors
The Lost Generation emerged from the ashes of World War I, disillusioned and restless. Writers like Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Stein captured the aimlessness of a generation adrift.
Analyzing “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” by W. B. Yeats
A poem about escapism, beauty, nostalgia, and reality by W. B. Yeats.
Strange Tales of Mystery and Imagination, A Formative Read
One of my favorite story collections is Strange Tales by Alex Hamer. It’s a dime store book that has all the right elements. Join us today to find out more!
Living or Acting? The Search for Meaning in ‘My Dinner with Andre’
In My Dinner with Andre, two men sit down for a meal and dive into a conversation that explores existentialism, life’s meaning, and societal complacency. This essay examines how the film’s minimalist exterior contains a profound message about confronting existential depression and seeking authentic experience.
Poetry on Aging: Exploring Life’s Challenges Through Verse
Through poetry, we see aging as more than just decline—it is also resilience, reflection, and joy. These poets reveal its complexities.
Turn of the Screw: Chapters 11-15 Summary
The governess witnesses more eerie encounters and uncovers the children’s ties to ghosts. Suspense and character development intensify in these chapters.
Turn of the Screw: Chapters 6-10 Summary
Today we look at the next set of chapters in Henry James “Turn of the Screw.” Join us to learn more!
Turn of the Screw: Chapters 1-5 Summary
This blog begins a new study of Henry James’s Turn of the Screw, a gothic novella centered on a haunted governess and peculiar events at Bly.
Robin Hood by Howard Pyle: Chapters 16-21 Summary
Robin Hood and his men use disguises and guile to outsmart opponents while showing honor and valor.
Robin Hood by Howard Pyle: Chapters 11-15 Summary
Robin Hood’s adventures continue with encounters with Allan-a-Dale, Friar Tuck, disrupting a wedding, and aiding a sorrowful knight, showcasing his kindness, justice-seeking nature, and charitable character.
Robin Hood by Howard Pyle: Chapters 6-10 Summary
In chapters 6-10 of “The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood,” the group gains new members and outwits the Sheriff of Nottingham.