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Putting one poetic foot in front of the other

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We continue poetry month by looking at a few conventional elements of poetry. Join us to learn a few things about the form!

Joshua Sampson April 12, 2021 Blog

A look at Roald Dahl’s story “Lamb to the Slaughter”

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I wanted to get around to looking at a Roald Dahl short story, so join me for today’s post as we examine “Lamb to the Slaughter.”

Joshua Sampson November 18, 2020 Blog

Richard Wright: author of “Black Boy”

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Today we look at Richard Wright, author of “Black Boy.”

Joshua Sampson September 7, 2020 Blog

Literary Realism Continued: My favorite Jack London story (and maybe yours)

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Continuing to look at the literary realist movement today by looking at Jack London’s “To Build a Fire.”

Joshua Sampson August 29, 2020 Blog

Gulliver’s Travels: A wild, satirical ride replete with social commentary

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I love me some Jonathan Swift, so the last few posts have been focused on his life and writings, and this one is no different, as we are going to be looking at the four-part prose piece Gulliver’s Travels.

Joshua Sampson July 7, 2020 Blog

My favorite reads

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I thought it would be fun to write about the books that influenced me when I was younger (and I’m bound to miss a few or organize them incorrectly, but oh well!)

Joshua Sampson July 1, 2020 Blog

Emile Zola and “The Human Beast”

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Zola was a French novelist and critic who was certainly politically minded and was a naturalist thinker.

Joshua Sampson June 11, 2020 Blog
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