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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.
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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.
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Writing Craft: Writing Historical Fiction
Historical fiction spans diverse eras and cultures, blending reality and imagination to craft engaging narratives rooted in the past.
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Analysis: Heroism in The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel unveils a nuanced hero, blending wit, sacrifice, and unexpected personas, challenging conventional views of heroism in society.
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I hit 500 subscribers!
Today we celebrate 500 subscribers. It took a while! But we did it!
