November 2023
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Building Background: The Reign of Terror
The Reign of Terror, a radical period in the French Revolution, involved widespread violence and radical politics. Its legacy is a warning against unchecked fervor.
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Literary Quotes: “The present is not so glorious…
Baroness Orczy’s historical fiction approach, exemplified in her characters and narratives, inspires writers to craft timeless stories, balancing past and present.
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Writing Craft: Writing Historical Fiction
Historical fiction spans diverse eras and cultures, blending reality and imagination to craft engaging narratives rooted in the past.
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Analysis: Heroism in The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel unveils a nuanced hero, blending wit, sacrifice, and unexpected personas, challenging conventional views of heroism in society.
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I hit 500 subscribers!
Today we celebrate 500 subscribers. It took a while! But we did it!
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Short Story Analysis: “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe
“And the life of the ebony clock went out with that of the last of the gay. And the flames of the tripods expired. And…
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Writing Craft: Using Narrative foreshadowing to build your stories
“I just hope — if he does come — it won’t be some sort of horror show.” Iris Murdoch | The Message to the Planet…
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Literary Bios: Baroness Emma Orczy, author of The Scarlet Pimpernel
Today, we examine the life and works of Baroness Emma Orczy, the author of The Scarlet Pimpernel. Join us to learn more!
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Word of the Week: Scarlet Pimpernel
How do we dream up the names of our heroes? Baroness Emma Orczy’s The Scarlet Pimpernel is an excellent work of fiction that critiques the…
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Literature in Film: Legends of the Fall
Today on the blog we analyze Jim Harrison’s “Legends of the Fall” novella and its film adaptation. Join us to learn more!
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Book List: Harvest Home (1973) by Thomas Tryon
Today we examine the horrifying novel Harvest Home by Thomas Tryon. Join us to learn more!
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Poetry: Spiritual awakenings and verse
Today we look at the idea of spiritualism in poetry. Join us to learn more!
