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Literary Quotes: James Baldwin
A quote from James Baldwin, who was a novelist, essayist, and writer.
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Interpretations: “Memorials” by Emily Dickinson
I think about life and death as much as the next person. Simply, either memories cross my mind or the specter of death invades my…
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Building Background: A Christmas Carol, time and place
Though it has been said before, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a timeless classic. It speaks of the communal necessity of humanity and…
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Poetry Analysis: “what love isn’t” by Yrsa Daley-Ward
Humans have no choice but to think of their relationships, as they are beset by their communal needs in life. One such communal need is…
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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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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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Interpretations: “November” by Sara Teasdale
The end of November is nigh and we are on the precipice of December. With that said, I thought I would share this poem by…
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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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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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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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Literary Quotes: “The present is not so glorious…
Baroness Orczy’s historical fiction approach, exemplified in her characters and narratives, inspires writers to craft timeless stories, balancing past and present.
