“what love isn’t” by Yrsa Daley-Ward Analysis
In this post, we are going to analyze by my own estimation, maybe the most important poem about love ever written. Yrsa Daley-Ward’s “what love isn’t.” It perfectly encapsulates the dichotomy and contrast of what love really is and not…
An Analysis of “The Moon” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Today on the blog we discuss Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem “The Moon.” Join us to learn more.
True Detective Season 1: Weird Fiction, The Yellow King, and Cosmic Dread
Strange symbols, cosmic horror, and the shifting sands of time—True Detective Season 1 is more than just a crime thriller. Drawing from Robert W. Chambers’ The King in Yellow and Lovecraftian horror.
Book Review: Mark Twain’s ‘Letters from the Earth’
Today we look at a collection of writings by Mark Twain. Join us to learn more!
Folklore: The Botched Destruction of a Vampire on Mykonos
Today we examine some folklore form Greece. Join us to learn more about this undead tale!
Exploring the Origins of the Bogeyman in Folklore
The origins of the bogeyman are inconclusive as the creature has a history in many cultures. However, there are some commonalities between stories that can help us understand this folkloric monster with more clarity.
Mark Twain’s Sorrowful Last Words
Today we are discussing Mark Twain’s last words. Join us to learn more!
What is ‘Analysis’ and What is ‘Literary Analysis’?
Analysis isn’t just about what happens — it’s about why it matters. Literary analysis digs beneath the surface to uncover meaning, structure, and intention.
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!
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