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Writing Craft: How to Write Action and Engage Readers
Today on the blog, we are going to look at tips on writing action, examine some examples from other texts, and provide a well-rounded approach…
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Interpretations: “Cold” by Madison Julius Cawein
Today, I would like to share a poem about the weather titled (aptly), “Cold” by Madison Cawein, who was a Kentucky-born poet. Cawein’s poetry, and…
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Building Background: Swashbuckling Adventure
Swords clashing. Canons firing. An intelligent quip. Slash. A fell foe, stuck with a sword. Swashbuckling adventure is a historical experience, with men and women…
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Poetry Analysis: The conventions of the romance genre in “The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes
The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes is a classic poem that embodies the romantic genre.
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Poetry Analysis: “A Live-Oak Leaf” by Clark Ashton Smith
By the end of winter, fatigue from the cold grips everyone in a violent throttle, and even the once-lazy snowflakes appear tired of their own…
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Reedited: Gothic elements in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
I thought since we were examining romantic literature, we might branch out to a closely related genre by reading a previously (now reedited) post!
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Heroic Comebacks ‘Twenty Years After’ by Alexandre Dumas
In ‘Twenty Years After’ the much beloved D’Artaganan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis reunite to fight the forces of evil.
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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 behavior to hide his true…
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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 a warning against unchecked fervor.
