The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Art and Murder
The Picture of Dorian Gray isn’t just a story about a man who stays young while his portrait ages—it’s a deep exploration of vanity, hedonism, and the cost of living a life without moral consequence.
How to Write a Strong Polemic: Tips for Writers
Polemics are passionate arguments against opposing ideologies, requiring careful research and rhetoric to effectively convey strong opinions.
A Brief Explanation of Literary Realism and Naturalism
In this post, we examine literary realism and naturalism, comparing the two for similarities and differences.
Should you pay to enter a writing contest?
Should you spend money to enter a writing contest? It’s kind of a complicated question. Let’s find an answer.
“Evening” by H. D.
H.D.’s poem “Evening” symbolizes life’s uncontrollable growth and decline through nature’s imagery.
“Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway’s “Hills Like White Elephants” explores a tense conversation between an American man and a Spanish woman symbolizing relational conflicts and choices.
Social Class in “The Garden Party” by Katherine Mansfield
A brief discussion and review of the short story “The Garden Party” by Katherine Mansfield.
Exploring Sestina Poem Examples and Their Unique Features
Poems, including the complex sestina form, vary in structure and themes, exemplified by works from poets like Elizabeth Bishop and John Ashbery.
Gothic elements in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Here’s a brief review of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Enjoy!
“Beyond the Wall” by Ambrose Bierce
“Beyond the Wall” is a supernatural short story by American author Ambrose Bierce. It is a horror story that utilizes some tried and true tropes in the horror genre, and comes from Bierce’s collection of ghost stories titled Can Such…
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