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True Detective Season 1: Weird Fiction, The Yellow King, and Cosmic Dread
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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.

Mark Twain’s Sorrowful Last Words
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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?’
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What is ‘Analysis’ and What is ‘Literary Analysis?’

Today we are looking at what it means to analyze something and what it means to analyze a fictional text.

Formative Reading Experiences with the Vampire Almanac
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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”
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The Most Disturbing Poem, “Little Orphant Annie”

We all remember creepy poems from when we were kids. Well, here’s another one!

What is a Literary Quest?
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What is a Literary Quest?

Today on the blog, we are defining a “quest” as it relates to literature! Join us to find out more!

A look at “They’re Made Out of Meat” by Terry Bisson
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A look at “They’re Made Out of Meat” by Terry Bisson

Today, we are analyzing Terry Bisson’s “They’re Made Out of Meat.” Join us for a brief look at the story!

An Analysis of “Knock Knock” by Daniel Beaty
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An Analysis of “Knock Knock” by Daniel Beaty

I love this poem, so join us as we take a look at it for today’s post!

“Self-publishing for the right reasons” By Benjamin J. Gohs
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“Self-publishing for the right reasons” By Benjamin J. Gohs

Contributor Benjamin J. Gohs discusses self-publishing and aspects of it you should think about before venturing down that avenue.

An Author in Many Forms: Richard Matheson
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An Author in Many Forms: Richard Matheson

We take a look at one of my favorite authors today and the works that he has contributed to literature history!

I Am Legend by Richard Matheson: Humanity, Monsters, and Isolation
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I Am Legend by Richard Matheson: Humanity, Monsters, and Isolation

In I Am Legend, Richard Matheson masterfully examines the psychological toll of isolation through Robert Neville, the lone survivor of a vampire plague.

An Analysis of a Haunting Poem: “The Hearse Song”
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An Analysis of a Haunting Poem: “The Hearse Song”

I have been reading Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and this poem popped up and immediately attacked me with childhood nostalgia. It’s so creepy, so weird, and oh so great.

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Portrait of Richard Matheson
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An Author in Many Forms: Richard Matheson

Richard Matheson is a great, unsung hero of literature. While he is well-known in writerly circles, he often seems vacant from mainstream discussion. Nevertheless, he…

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

a portrait of L. Frank Baum
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A Look at the Life and Times of L. Frank Baum

Writer Henry James
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Writer Henry James’ Social and Psychological Writing Style

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