A Look at the Life and Times of L. Frank Baum
Today we are going to look at the life and times of L. Frank Baum to try and understand a little more about The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!
Understanding L Frank Baum through historical context
Today we look at how the world around L. Frank Baum helped him create an endearing book in children’s literature.
Worldbuilding with L Frank Baum
Today we look at the idea of “worldbuilding” by looking at the first two chapters of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz.
How to Effectively Use the Writing Process
The writing process consists of five stages: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. This post explores practical ways to effectively utilize each stage.
Folklore: Pressie, The Serpentine Cryptid of Lake Superior
The Great Lakes surround Michigan, and Lake Superior holds the mysterious creature known as Pressie, a serpentine cryptid. Sightings date back to indigenous reports and continue into the modern era. Some believe it explains the unknown of the lake’s dark depths.
Ghosts in Literature: Symbolism and Representation
The post examines famous ghosts in literature, defining them and their symbolism. Examples include the ghosts in “Turn of the Screw,” “Hamlet,” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” each representing deeper themes.
“Abraham’s Boys” by Joe Hill: A Story About Killing Your Heroes
Today we examine the short story “Abraham’s Boys” by Joe Hill, in which the famed vampire slayer is shown in a different light. Who is the real monster?
“The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs: Death and Dire Choices
“The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs centers on the White family’s encounter with a magical monkey’s paw that grants wishes, leading to tragic consequences.
“The October Country” by Ray Bradbury: Eerie and imaginative
Ray Bradbury’s “The October Country” features dark, macabre short stories with a mix of horror and nostalgia, receiving positive reviews.
“I felt a funeral, in my brain” by Emily Dickinson: Considering Death
Emily Dickinson’s poem “I felt a Funeral, in my Brain” delves into the unsettling experience of a deteriorating mind, evoking profound empathy.
“The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe: The Heart of Madness
Today we examine “madness” as a gothic construct in Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart.”