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Analysis: Heroism in AE’s “The Last Hero”
Heroism takes many forms. For instance, in “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” we find multiple examples of heroes, from Sir Percy’s misleading…
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Writing Craft: Writing Suspense
Craft suspense through gradual tension, character involvement, controlled information flow, pacing, foreshadowing, surprises, crisis points, and lingering unanswered questions.
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Literature in Film: The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999)
Today on the blog we review The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999). Join us to learn more!
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The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas: Action and Adventure
The blog post discusses the timeless allure of Dumas’ adventure-packed, friendship-themed novel, The Three Musketeers.
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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…
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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…
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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.
Book Reviews
- Mark Twain’s ‘A Connecticut Yankee’: Parental Love
- Ray Bradbury’s ‘The Halloween Tree’: A History of Death
- Book List: World War Z by Max Brooks
- Stephen King’s ‘Fairy Tale’: Book Review and Bildungsroman
