For some, “The Lost Generation” immediately conjures visions of writers strolling the late-night, forlorn streets of France. For others, it may very well be ghosts of World War I. In reality, the term is a metaphor for the artists and writers who wallowed in the years between the two Great Wars. The progenitor of this expression, meanwhile, is Gertrude Stein. She was an author and flamboyant artist who was curator of the arts. She was also an important figure during the modernist movement.
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The Beat Generation, Authors, and Their Works
Allen Ginsberg, a beat poet, is an extremely influential and accomplished poet. His poem, “A Supermarket in California,” is an amazing poem. It details themes of loneliness, consumerism, and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. With that in mind, The Beat Generation explored these types of themes in the confines of modern society. In this post, we will explore the history of this movement. And, we will examine the authors and the works that continue to inspire future poets.
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Before the Movie: Why the Novel ‘Jaws’ Hits Differently
The novel Jaws by Peter Benchley is a super interesting read. I remember getting a copy during the last few weeks of my senior year in high school from a library giveaway. It was an old copy and the library wanted nothing to do with it. I still own the book over a decade later. And, it’s kept together with a lot of care (and duct tape). Now, I had already seen the movie and was spending my summers dressing like Quint. As it turns out, I really enjoyed the book, too, because of the level of horror, adventure, and Benchley’s style in conveying those themes.
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A Look Beneath the Surface at The Novel Jaws
The novel Jaws by Peter Benchley is a super interesting read. I remember getting a copy during the last few weeks of my senior year in high school from a library giveaway. It was an old copy and the library wanted nothing to do with it. I still own the book over a decade later. And, it’s kept together with a lot of care (and duct tape). Now, I had already seen the movie and was spending my summers dressing like Quint. As it turns out, I really enjoyed the book, too, because of the level of horror, adventure, and Benchley’s style in conveying those themes.
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From Jaws to Conservation: Benchley’s True Story
It’s the summertime, so it’s always a good idea to poke through the sunny literature that fills our bookshelves. Where else could I possibly start other than Jaws by Peter Benchley? In this post, we are going to talk about the author, and his history writing novels that are both spirited in action and dense in suspense.
Continue reading From Jaws to Conservation: Benchley’s True StoryPeter Benchley, Author of Jaws and Ocean Advocate
It’s the summertime, so it’s always a good idea to poke through the sunny literature that fills our bookshelves. Where else could I possibly start other than Jaws by Peter Benchley? In this post, we are going to talk about the author, and his history writing novels that are both spirited in action and dense in suspense.
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Neoclassical Literature Explained: Swift, Pope, and Their Impact
What is neoclassical literature, and who wrote during this time?
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The Influence of the English Renaissance on Modern Writing
The English Renaissance is exactly what it sounds like. It was a renaissance that included many English authors. These authors were extremely important based on their own merit, but would remain staples in classic literature. After years of reading literature being relegated to the Church, authors began to engage in a large amount of literary work. The renaissance also featured a view of man in the in image of God, which created an optimistic outlook of humanity. Much like other renaissances, the English Renaissance left an indelible mark on history and the future of the written word.
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Joined Together: The Interplay of Reading and Writing Skills
These days, we know reading and writing go together like peas and carrots, but that was not always the case. In fact, some years ago, both reading and writing were taught independent of each other. This is because the prevailing thought was that one learns to “read” before students learn to “write.” However, we now know that both reading and writing work together in a reciprocal process. Both processes do not work one after the other. This encourages a more graceful and gradual learning of concepts. While these topics are are typically difficult for humans to overcome, understanding how reading and writing as a reciprocal process works eases the burden of knowledge .
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The Life and Works of Robert Penn Warren
At the end of his life, Robert Penn Warren was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and poet who had contributed much to literature. He had contributed realistic-story telling and excellent poetry in his lifetime. He also held the esteemed title of Poet Laureate. Throughout his life, he endeavored to explore literature and poetry through a keen sense of understanding of conventions and literary criticism.
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