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James Joyce: Author of “Finnegans Wake” and “Ulysses”

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I have mentioned my minor obsession with modernist literature, and James Joyce falls right in line, although I always find his work difficult to digest (I don’t think I’m alone in this). However, as we know, just because literature can be difficult doesn’t mean it should be ridiculed or ignored. For today’s post, let’s take a look at Joyce’s life and a few major works!

The Writing Post August 13, 2020 Blog

Poem: Thomas Hardy’s “Hap”

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A poem by Thomas Hardy about chance and “hap” penstance.

The Writing Post July 30, 2020 Blog

Poem: Oscar Wilde’s “My Voice”

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Oscar Wilde’s “My Voice.” A poem about relationships ending and how the memories of love are not always reciprocated.

The Writing Post July 29, 2020 Blog

Phillis Wheatley: poet and literature pioneer

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Another writer in the long history of interesting literature stories, Phillis Wheatley was a dynamite poet and author who lived a somewhat tragic life in the American colonies.

The Writing Post July 23, 2020 Blog

Claude McKay: Harlem Renaissance writer, poet, and political activist

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I am a bit infatuated with the Harlem Renaissance writers for their skill and audacity. It’s really great that in the face of adversity, these writers were committing to paper some extremely influential work that was also politically-minded and creative.

The Writing Post July 19, 2020 Blog

Maya Angelou and “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”

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Maya Angelou is an extremely well known and successful writer (even if critics slam her poetry for being “samey”), and she has also contributed a huge amount to literary history with her engaging, heart-wrenching stories and verse about the black experience.

The Writing Post July 2, 2020 Blog
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