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Posted On BlogMedieval Robin Hood Tales: “Robin Hood and the Monk”
Robin Hood’s Middle English ballad, “Robin Hood and the Monk,” portrays his sense of justice and forgiveness.
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Posted On BlogBook Review: ‘Ivanhoe’ by Sir Walter Scott
The historical fiction novel “Ivanhoe” portrays medieval struggle, chivalry, and power dynamics in a romanticized setting.
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Posted On BlogJustice in Literature: Its Role in Shaping Literary Heroes
A hero in literature embodies more than just goodness. Characters like McMurphy, Dantes, Ponyboy, and David exhibit heroic traits in pursuit of justice.
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Posted On BlogHow to Use Folkloric Language to Convey Complex Ideas
The Brothers Grimm’s “The Fisherman and His Wife” tells a cautionary tale of greed, using simple folkloric language to convey complex themes and lessons.
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Posted On BlogThe Timeless Appeal of Howard Pyle’s Robin Hood
Howard Pyle’s “The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood,” written in 1883, combines traditional ballads and Pyle’s imagination, creating a timeless classic beloved by all ages.
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Posted On BlogTreasure Island as a Gilded Age Novel: Perspective and Historical Significance
In the 19th century, Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island” was influenced by the Gilded Age, portraying complex characters and reflecting societal values.
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Posted On BlogBook Review: ‘Master and Commander’ by Patrick O’Brien
The novel “Master and Commander” follows naval officer Jack Aubrey and physician Stephen Maturin during the Napoleonic Wars, blending friendship and adventure.
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Great Lakes Pirates: Revealing Michigan’s Forgotten Outlaws
Michigan’s rich history includes pirate lore on the Great Lakes, with infamous figures like Dan Seavey involved in illegal activities for personal gain.
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Literary and Historical Stockades: Definition and History
In Treasure Island, characters utilize a stockade as a fortified location for defense, shelter, and supply storage.
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Posted On BlogHow to Enrich Characters and Plot with Conflict
Conflicts in stories involve more than just good versus bad. There are internal conflicts within characters and external conflicts in the story world. Understanding both…
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Posted On BlogGhost Story Conventions in Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot’
As a connoisseur of the strange, I dabble in many forms of odd things. From folklore to legend, from ghost stories to little red men…
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Book List: World War Z by Max Brooks
The zombie apocalypse is a pervasive element in our modern culture thanks to a few luminaries and extremely popular shows (both George A. Romero and…
