September 2024
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Posted On Blog“The Willows” by Algernon Blackwood: Eeriness, Horror, and Doom
“The Willows” by Algernon Blackwood is a classic Gothic-horror novella, portraying the eerie tale of two friends haunted by supernatural forces on a secluded island.
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Posted On BlogRobin Hood’s Portrayal in Ballads, Songs, and Poems
The early ballads depict a more violent Robin Hood, focused on vengeance, yet still upholding justice against corruption. Links provided for further reading.
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Ray Bradbury’s ‘The Halloween Tree’: A History of Death
Ray Bradbury’s The Halloween Tree is a story of death and history.
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Mark Twain’s ‘A Connecticut Yankee’: Parental Love
Today on the blog we examine some final thoughts on A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. Join us to learn more!
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Posted On BlogAccepting Aging with Poems by Maya Angelou and Shel Silverstein
Today we talk about getting older and use a few poems to draw comparison. Join us to learn more!
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Posted On BlogThe Michigan Dogman: Mystery and History
Today’s post is about the Dogman in Michigan. Join us to learn about this strange creature of folklore.
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Posted On BlogA Look at the Life and Times of L. Frank Baum
Today we are going to look at the life and times of L. Frank Baum to try and understand a little more about The Wonderful…
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Posted On BlogUnderstanding L Frank Baum through historical context
Today we look at how the world around L. Frank Baum helped him create an endearing book in children’s literature.
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Posted On BlogWorldbuilding with L Frank Baum
Today we look at the idea of “worldbuilding” by looking at the first two chapters of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz.
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Posted On uncategorized‘Something Wicked this Way Comes’ by Ray Bradbury: Facing Darkness
Not many stories can start as innocuously as Something Wicked this Way Comes by Ray Bradbury. With the intervention of a lightning rod salesman with…
