Summer Poem: “Jet” by Tony Hoagland
A summer poem by Tony Hoagland.
Year: 2020
Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald: Friends and Frenemies
This is a story about a couple of drinking pals and their exploits, and it gets a little weird and a little unfriendly.
Washington Irving, Author of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
Washington Irving was America’s first literary superstar, crafting timeless tales like The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle.
Emily Dickinson, Author of Epistles and Poems
Emily Dickinson crafted phenomenal poetry and led an interesting life, albeit a quiet one. Her poems, such as “Faith” and “Much Madness is Divinest Sense” give credence to her ability to craft verse, and her body of work is more than exceptional in the face of modern literary studies
Border Legends of Scotland, Tales of Magic and Monsters
Scottish folklore is rich with tales of mystical beings and monstrous threats. These legends offer timeless wisdom wrapped in the magic of Celtic storytelling.
Sir Walter Scott, Author of Rob Roy and Ivanhoe
Sir Walter Scott, the literary giant behind Ivanhoe and Waverley, revolutionized historical fiction by blending adventure, romance, and rich historical detail.
The three basic functions of language definition and examples
Brief post today to look at the different types of language use, and for today’s post, that includes informative, expressive (therefore receptive), and directive.
Understanding Victorian Literature (1837-1901)
Victorian literature, spanning the reign of Queen Victoria, is marked by its exploration of social issues, moral dilemmas, and psychological depth.
The Transcendentalist Movement (1836-1860)
The Transcendentalist Movement of the 19th century championed self-reliance, intuition, and a deep connection with nature.
Explaining The Romantic Movement in Literature (1790-1850)
The Romantic Movement reshaped literature by celebrating emotion, individuality, and the sublime beauty of nature. Rejecting Enlightenment rationalism, Romantic writers like Wordsworth, Byron, and Poe explored passion and rebellion.
Gulliver’s Travels, A Satirical Ride and Social Commentary
onathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels (1726) is more than a fantastical adventure—it’s a sharp satire of politics, science, and human folly. Through Gulliver’s encounters with tiny Lilliputians, towering Brobdingnagians, and hyper-rational Houyhnhnms, Swift dismantles the arrogance of European society.
Literary Analysis: “A Modest Proposal” by Jonathan Swift
When Jonathan Swift published A Modest Proposal in 1729, he delivered one of the most scathing and unforgettable works of satire in literary history. Disguised as a rational economic argument, the essay proposes a grotesque solution to Irish poverty—selling and eating children.