The Real Identity of Alexandre Dumas’s The Man in the Iron Mask
The man in the iron mask, imprisoned under Louis XIV, remains a historical mystery, surrounded by speculation about his true identity.
The Boggart, Folklore’s Little Prankster
What is a boggart? In this post, we discuss the magical, strange (sometimes angry) Boggart that appears in English folklore.
Folklore: The Ghost of Michigan’s Charles Hackley
Charles Hackley, a lumber baron and philanthropist, haunts Muskegon, MI, with reports of his ghost appearing in various locations, notably the public library.
What a Mark Twain Quote Teaches Us About Putting Facts First
Mark Twain’s quote emphasizes mastering facts before creatively distorting them, crucial for writers’ growth and expression.
Folklore: The Buggy Woman of Crawford Bridge, MI
The Crawford Road Bridge in Michigan is linked to the haunting tale of the Buggy Woman, whose tragic story continues to evoke ghostly sightings and eerie cries today.
The Buggy Woman of Crawford Bridge
The Crawford Road Bridge in Michigan is linked to the haunting tale of the Buggy Woman, whose tragic story continues to evoke ghostly sightings and eerie cries today.
Rip Van Winkle: Long Sleep, Short Story
“Rip Van Winkle” is the story of a man who falls asleep for 20 years and wakes to find that the world has moved on without him.
Exploring Folklore Around the Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb
While now considered erroneous, it was once plausible to believe that the mummies of Ancient Egypt sought revenge from beyond the grave through a curse. A mummy’s curse to be correct. In some circles, these curses are still very real,…
Understanding “The Lost Generation” of Authors
The Lost Generation emerged from the ashes of World War I, disillusioned and restless. Writers like Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Stein captured the aimlessness of a generation adrift.
Analyzing “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” by W. B. Yeats
A poem about escapism, beauty, nostalgia, and reality by W. B. Yeats.
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