“End of Summer” by Stanley Kunitz Analysis
A poem by Stanley Kunitz that I thoroughly enjoy. We are midway through August, so I think it’s a fair reminder that the warm days come to a close.
Top 10 Books to Read During Fall
I am in the mood for pumpkins, ghouls, and Halloween specials, so I bought a couple of books to tide me over until the most glorious day of the year.
The Trial Surrounding “Howl” by Allen Ginsberg
In the same way I wonder about how people could possibly burn books or ban them (and it doesn’t matter how progressive you think the modern era is—there are always people), how is it that we can take artists and writers to task for what they write or for the thought crimes they allegedly commit?
“Howl” as Read by Allen Ginsberg
In this post, we listen to Allen Ginsberg, poet extraordinaire, read his poem “Howl.”
Poem: “The Hollow Men” by T. S. Eliot
The weekend is upon us and I feel like walking along the shore and dipping my toes into the lake while trying to appear writerly. In reality, I’ll probably end up cooking hot dogs for my family and watching a terrible 80s-horror movie (but it’s okay to have romantic visions of ourselves).
Four Crucial Blogging Tips to Make a Successful Blog
For today’s post, I have assembled some blog-writing tips and ideas that I think will help you out in your blog-writing journey, so, enjoy!
“Hap” by Thomas Hardy Analysis
A poem by Thomas Hardy about chance and “hap” penstance.
“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.
“She dwelt among the untrodden ways” by William Wordsworth
A poem about unrequited love by William Wordsworth.
Claude McKay, 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 writers were committing to paper some extremely influential work that was also politically-minded and creative.
Summer Poem: “Jet” by Tony Hoagland
A summer poem by Tony Hoagland.
Ernest 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.