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Posted On BlogGothic elements in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Here’s a brief review of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Enjoy!
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Posted On Short Stories and Poems“Beyond the Wall” by Ambrose Bierce
“Beyond the Wall” is a supernatural short story by American author Ambrose Bierce. It is a horror story that utilizes…
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Ray Bradbury’s Hygiene of Writing Advice
Ray Bradbury gives good advice about writing stories and novels, so why not listen to him talk for a few…
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Posted On BlogUnderstanding neologisms in literature and context
Yesterday, we discussed James Joyce who was an incredibly influential writer and made some innovations in writing (stream-of-consciousness, for example),…
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Posted On BlogJames Joyce: Author of “Finnegans Wake” and “Ulysses”
I have mentioned my minor obsession with modernist literature, and James Joyce falls right in line, although I always find…
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Posted On BlogInfamous book burnings of history
On Monday I looked at the cause behind book burnings (or, at least, a cause), so I thought today I…
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Posted On BlogKnowledge on fire: why do book burnings happen?
Wherever there is knowledge, there will be those who look to remove it, because facts and evidence can stand contrary…
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Posted On BlogFour Books Stopped by Death
It’s not uncommon in the writing world for authors of any stature, from novice to expert, to set aside works…
Book Reviews
- Book list: Doomed by Chuck Palahniuk
- Mark Twain’s ‘A Connecticut Yankee’: Parental Love
- Ray Bradbury’s ‘The Halloween Tree’: A History of Death
- Book List: World War Z by Max Brooks
