What is ‘Analysis’ and What is ‘Literary Analysis?’
Today we are looking at what it means to analyze something and what it means to analyze a fictional text.
Category: Blog
Formative Reading Experiences with the Vampire Almanac
Today, we summarize the book Vampire Almanac by R. C. Welch. It’s a classic kids’ book about vampires and the lore that inspired them!
The Most Disturbing Poem, “Little Orphant Annie”
We all remember creepy poems from when we were kids. Well, here’s another one!
Coppola’s ‘Dracula,’ The Execution of Atmosphere and Ambience
Francis Ford Coppola’s “Dracula” is a masterpiece in atmosphere. Join us today to learn a little about it and how it differs from the book.
What is a Literary Quest?
Today on the blog, we are defining a “quest” as it relates to literature! Join us to find out more!
A look at “They’re Made Out of Meat” by Terry Bisson
Today, we are analyzing Terry Bisson’s “They’re Made Out of Meat.” Join us for a brief look at the story!
An Analysis of “Knock Knock” by Daniel Beaty
I love this poem, so join us as we take a look at it for today’s post!
“On Turning Ten” by Billy Collins
Billy Collins’ “On Turning Ten” is an excellent poem about realizing you are getting older when you are just a kid.
“Self-publishing for the right reasons” By Benjamin J. Gohs
Contributor Benjamin J. Gohs discusses self-publishing and aspects of it you should think about before venturing down that avenue.
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson: Humanity, Monsters, and Isolation
In I Am Legend, Richard Matheson masterfully examines the psychological toll of isolation through Robert Neville, the lone survivor of a vampire plague.
An Analysis of a Haunting Poem: “The Hearse Song”
I have been reading Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and this poem popped up and immediately attacked me with childhood nostalgia. It’s so creepy, so weird, and oh so great.
The Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac, Indigenous Horror
In The Skeleton Man, Molly is sent to live with her enigmatic great-uncle, who is linked to the terrifying figure of the Skeleton Man.