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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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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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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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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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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 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 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 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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How to Effectively Use the Writing Process
The writing process consists of five stages: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. This post explores practical ways to effectively utilize each stage.
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Posted On BlogFolklore: Pressie, The Serpentine Cryptid of Lake Superior
The Great Lakes surround Michigan, and Lake Superior holds the mysterious creature known as Pressie, a serpentine cryptid. Sightings date back to indigenous reports and…
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Posted On BlogGhosts in Literature: Symbolism and Representation
The post examines famous ghosts in literature, defining them and their symbolism. Examples include the ghosts in “Turn of the Screw,” “Hamlet,” and “The Legend…
