Thomas Hardy wrote “Hap” in the 1860s and it was one of his earliest poems. It details happenstance, misfortune, and the random nature of the world. Hardy, who was in his 20s, was touching on a theme that would dominate much of his work throughout his life: that there is no Gods’ plan and that chance rules our lives instead.
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An Analysis of “My Voice” by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde has had many popular pieces of writing shared since he put pen to paper. He also has some great poetry. “My Voice” by Oscar Wilde is one such poem that is singularly sweet and important to identity and understanding.
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Biography of George Bernard Shaw: Socialist, Critic, Playwright
George Bernard Shaw’s name looms large amongst the litany of famous authors. Both fascinating and contentious, he has all the makings of a literary icon. Likewise, he has many shared traits with other authors. Moreover, his sheer volume of work along, puts him in the pantheon of influential authors. In this George Bernard Shaw biography, we are going to dig into his life, times, and literary works.
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Neoclassical Literature Explained: Swift, Pope, and Their Impact
What is neoclassical literature, and who wrote during this time?
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Daniel Defoe: Progenitor of the Modern Novel
Daniel Defoe is recognized as one of England’s first novelists. And, rightfully so, because to his credit, he wrote one of the most influential books ever penned. He also wasn’t afraid to shy away from controversy with his political leanings. Both long and short confrontational and epic pieces worked for Defoe.
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Developing a Writing Voice through Emulation and Immersion
As a short story and novel dabbler, I often wonder how my voice can come through in some sections of a story and then totally fall flat in others. Am I not being true to myself? Am I not tapping into the muse? Are the writing gods forsaking me? What other myths can I use to convince myself there is an easy track to developing my own voice as a writer? For this post, I am going to look at what is typically recommended for writers to develop a distinctive writing voice.
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As a short story and novel dabbler, I often wonder how my voice can come through in some sections of a story and then totally fall flat in others. Am I not being true to myself? Am I not tapping into the muse? Are the writing gods forsaking me? What other myths can I use to convince myself there is an easy track to developing my own voice as a writer? For this post, I am going to look at what is typically recommended for writers to develop a distinctive writing voice.
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Voices of Change: The Harlem Renaissance
It is hard to imagine the pain and sorrow a marginalized group of Americans must have felt emerging from the slavery of the South. Their palatable hope of Northern emancipation dissolved into similar racism and ostracism, too. But, from the ashes the phoenix does rise. In this post, we are going to talk about an important artistic movement known as The Harlem Renaissance. This movement pushed Black voices into the spotlight, and highlighted their artistic endeavors, from music to writing.
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Ralph Ellison: From Invisible Man to Iconic Writer
Ralph Ellison won the National Book Award in 1952 for the only novel he ever published. That novel was “The Invisible Man.” His book told a story about a black man in America. The main character feels invisible to American society because of the color of his skin. It’s a timely tale that rang true when it was published and rings true in the era of Black Lives Matter.
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To His Coy Mistress: Satire and Love in Marvell’s Poetry
Andrew Marvell, the poet and satirist behind the poem “To His Coy Mistress.” Led a remarkably interesting life, and his contributions are numerous. So much so that there is one defining poem that has kept ageless and universal in its appeal into the modern era.
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