Mark Twain’s Sorrowful Last Words
Today we are discussing Mark Twain’s last words. Join us to learn more!
Tag: Blogging
What is ‘Analysis’ and What is ‘Literary Analysis?’
Today we are looking at what it means to analyze something and what it means to analyze a fictional text.
Formative Reading Experiences with the Vampire Almanac
Today, we summarize the book Vampire Almanac by R. C. Welch. It’s a classic kids’ book about vampires and the lore that inspired them!
The Most Disturbing Poem, “Little Orphant Annie”
We all remember creepy poems from when we were kids. Well, here’s another one!
What is a Literary Quest?
Today on the blog, we are defining a “quest” as it relates to literature! Join us to find out more!
A look at “They’re Made Out of Meat” by Terry Bisson
Today, we are analyzing Terry Bisson’s “They’re Made Out of Meat.” Join us for a brief look at the story!
An Analysis of “Knock Knock” by Daniel Beaty
I love this poem, so join us as we take a look at it for today’s post!
“Self-publishing for the right reasons” By Benjamin J. Gohs
Contributor Benjamin J. Gohs discusses self-publishing and aspects of it you should think about before venturing down that avenue.
An Author in Many Forms: Richard Matheson
We take a look at one of my favorite authors today and the works that he has contributed to literature history!
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson: Humanity, Monsters, and Isolation
In I Am Legend, Richard Matheson masterfully examines the psychological toll of isolation through Robert Neville, the lone survivor of a vampire plague.
An Analysis of a Haunting Poem: “The Hearse Song”
I have been reading Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and this poem popped up and immediately attacked me with childhood nostalgia. It’s so creepy, so weird, and oh so great.
“The Conqueror Worm” by Edgar Allan Poe
“The Conqueror Worm” is an excellent poem and has all the right amounts of irony (a little bit of satire) and weirdness to make it one of Poe’s best.