“Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl: Norms and Murder
I wanted to get around to looking at a Roald Dahl short story, so join me for today’s post as we examine “Lamb to the Slaughter.”
Year: 2020
‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’: Disturbing Imagery and Delightful Tales
It wouldn’t be October without Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! Let’s take a look!
Four of the Most Evil Books Ever Written
We are taking a look at some evil books today, both real and fiction.
“The Dead Zone” by Stephen King: Alienation and Recovery
I take a look at Stephen King’s “The Dead Zone,” because it’s just a fantastic novel.
Richard Wright: author of “Black Boy”
Today we look at Richard Wright, author of “Black Boy.”
The Reclusive and Complex Thomas Pynchon
Thomas Pynchon is a unique author who uses a complex writing style. He also has an interesting history worth checking out. So, join me for today’s post!
Defining Epithets and How to Use Them
Today, we are taking a look at “epithets,” how they work, and the different kinds that exist out there.
The Great Vowel Shift: What is It, and Why Did It Happen?
This post is about The Great Vowel Shift, causes and effects.
Top Four Really Long Books
Today we are going to look at some really long novels.
Four Literary Road Trips by Famous Authors
Author Ben Gohs submitted a piece about famous authors taking famous road trips. Give it read. There’s some crazy stuff in here.
Stephen Crane: Author and Literary Realist
In this post, we give a brief examination of the life and times of writer Stephen Crane who wrote The Red Badge of Courage.
“To Build a Fire” by Jack London Analysis
In this post, we analyze “To Build a Fire” by Jack London. It is an important naturalist story, and discusses themes of survival.