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The Skeleton Man by Jospeh Bruchac

The Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac, Indigenous Horror

20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill

’20th Century Ghosts’ by Joe Hill, Haunting and Emotional

The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Art and Murder

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Mark Twain’s ‘A Connecticut Yankee’: Parental Love

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Ray Bradbury’s ‘The Halloween Tree’: A History of Death

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“On Turning Ten” by Billy Collins

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“Evening” by H. D.

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“Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway

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Ray Bradbury’s “Kaleidoscope”: Imminent terror and futility

I have had a host of stories follow me around after I've read them (I think we all have). These…

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Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald: Friends and Frenemies

I love a good story from literature history. There is nothing better than a few tales about writers being eccentric…

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“I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream” by Harlan Ellison, Horror and Dystopia

As many of us literature fanatics understand, there are stories that simply stick with you. Some of them are romantic…

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Ray Bradbury’s “The Lake”: Processing Trauma Through Writing

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Infamous book burnings of history

Four of the Most Evil Books Ever Written
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Four of the Most Evil Books Ever Written

We are taking a look at some evil books today, both real and fiction.

“The Dead Zone” by Stephen King: Alienation and Recovery
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“The Dead Zone” by Stephen King: Alienation and Recovery

I take a look at Stephen King’s “The Dead Zone,” because it’s just a fantastic novel.

Richard Wright: author of “Black Boy”
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Richard Wright: author of “Black Boy”

Today we look at Richard Wright, author of “Black Boy.”

The Reclusive and Complex Thomas Pynchon
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The Reclusive and Complex Thomas Pynchon

Thomas Pynchon is a unique author who uses a complex writing style. He also has an interesting history worth checking out. So, join me for today’s post!

Defining Epithets and How to Use Them
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Defining Epithets and How to Use Them

Today, we are taking a look at “epithets,” how they work, and the different kinds that exist out there.

The Great Vowel Shift: What is It, and Why Did It Happen?
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The Great Vowel Shift: What is It, and Why Did It Happen?

This post is about The Great Vowel Shift, causes and effects.

Top Four Really Long Books
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Top Four Really Long Books

Today we are going to look at some really long novels.

Four Literary Road Trips by Famous Authors
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Four Literary Road Trips by Famous Authors

Author Ben Gohs submitted a piece about famous authors taking famous road trips. Give it read. There’s some crazy stuff in here.

Stephen Crane: Author and Literary Realist
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Stephen Crane: Author and Literary Realist

In this post, we give a brief examination of the life and times of writer Stephen Crane who wrote The Red Badge of Courage.

“To Build a Fire” by Jack London Analysis
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“To Build a Fire” by Jack London Analysis

In this post, we analyze “To Build a Fire” by Jack London. It is an important naturalist story, and discusses themes of survival.

“I saw a man pursuing the horizon” by Stephen Crane Analysis
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“I saw a man pursuing the horizon” by Stephen Crane Analysis

We are continuing our dive into realism this week by showing what other kinds of works Realism writers were doing outside of overt description. Enjoy!

A Look at the Era of Literary Realism and its Authors
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A Look at the Era of Literary Realism and its Authors

This week, we are going to look at the realism movement, some authors, and their works. Today, let’s look at the movement itself and define it a little bit.

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An Author in Many Forms: Richard Matheson

Richard Matheson is a great, unsung hero of literature. While he is well-known in writerly circles, he often seems vacant from mainstream discussion. Nevertheless, he…

James Joyce | Portrait
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James Joyce: Author of “Finnegans Wake” and “Ulysses”

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A Look at the Life and Times of L. Frank Baum

Writer Henry James
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Writer Henry James’ Social and Psychological Writing Style

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