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Posted On Blog“Hap” by Thomas Hardy Analysis
A poem by Thomas Hardy about chance and “hap” penstance.
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Posted On Blog“My Voice” by Oscar Wilde Analysis
Oscar Wilde’s “My Voice.” A poem about relationships ending and how the memories of love are not always reciprocated.
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The story of “Rip Van Winkle” by Washington Irving
This is the part of the blog I was looking forward to when I first started publishing pieces on literature: the part where I get…
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The deaths of a few literary icons
I have been a longtime fan of famous last quotes and stories about interesting deaths, because, well, morbid curiosity, I suppose. As it turns out,…
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Documentary: Edgar Allan Poe
Not much of a post today, but I wanted to share a solid documentary about a writer that I am going to spotlight soon: Edgar…
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Phillis Wheatley: poet and literature pioneer
Another writer in the long history of interesting literature stories, Phillis Wheatley was a dynamite poet and author who lived a somewhat tragic life in…
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A look at “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” by W. B. Yeats
A poem about escapism, beauty, nostalgia, and reality by W. B. Yeats.
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“She dwelt among the untrodden ways” by William Wordsworth
A poem about unrequited love by William Wordsworth.
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George Bernard Shaw: Socialist, critic, playwright
George Bernard Shaw is definitely a fascinating character and produced some fine work, so let’s take a brief look at the man’s life and career!
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Claude McKay: Harlem Renaissance writer, poet, and political activist
I am a bit infatuated with the Harlem Renaissance writers for their skill and audacity. It’s really great that in the face of adversity, these…
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Posted On BlogErnest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald: Friends and Frenemies
This is a story about a couple of drinking pals and their exploits, and it gets a little weird and a little unfriendly.
