Classic Literature

Why Are We Misremembering Classic Novels?

Sep 26

Why Are We Misremembering Classic Novels?

At one of my recent virtual book discussions, we talked about Harper Lee’s widely read novel To Kill a Mockingbird . Many of the...

Visiting the Tomb of Mary Wollstonecraft

Marisa

Jan 22

Visiting the Tomb of Mary Wollstonecraft

Embark on a literary pilgrimage to Mary Wollstonecraft's tomb, a sacred space that shaped the mind and work of her daughter, Mary Shelley.

What Is the True Story of the Real Headless Horseman?

Marisa

Oct 26, 2023

What Is the True Story of the Real Headless Horseman?

The Legend of Sleepy Hallow is more than a scary story, it is a piece of propaganda that has its roots in American history.

Edgar Allan Poe’s Detective Stories: A First of its Kind

Marisa

Oct 10, 2023

Edgar Allan Poe’s Detective Stories: A First of its Kind

Poe is credited with creating the first modern detective story in “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” (not Conan Doyle!)

Stratford Festival: A Unique Adaptation of Frankenstein

Marisa

Sep 4, 2023

Stratford Festival: A Unique Adaptation of Frankenstein

The 2023 Stratford Festival is underway and the adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is must see.

6 Things You’re Going to Love About my Online Book Discussions

Marisa

Jul 28, 2023

6 Things You’re Going to Love About my Online Book Discussions

Looking for a bookish community? My online book discussions are just what you're looking for!

Shakespeare's 3 Play Types Based on the First Folio

Marisa

Jul 4, 2023

Shakespeare's 3 Play Types Based on the First Folio

See at-a-glance which of Shakespeare's plays are a comedy, history, or tragedy.

Who's Who in Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford

Marisa

May 3, 2023

Who's Who in Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford

Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford (published between December 1851 and May 1853) is a delightful read about a village populated mostly by...

What It’s Like Going to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London

Marisa

Apr 23, 2023

What It’s Like Going to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London

Curious about what it is like to see a play at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London? Here's all you need to know before you go!

Marisa

Mar 6, 2023

5 Different Types of Narrators

Here's how to tell the difference between 5 types of narrators, with examples.

Is the Netflix Adaptation of Lady Chatterley’s Lover Worth Watching?

Marisa

Dec 5, 2022

Is the Netflix Adaptation of Lady Chatterley’s Lover Worth Watching?

Netflix's adaptation of D. H. Lawrence's novel 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' will hit the mark with those who enjoy steamy historical romances.

A Closer Look at the Life of Beatrix Potter

Marisa

Dec 2, 2022

A Closer Look at the Life of Beatrix Potter

A closer look at the life of Beatrix Potter and her work as a conservationist. Her love of nature inspired her works, like Peter Rabbit.

Marisa

Nov 22, 2022

What happens in The Sound and the Fury?

A great study guide for The Sound and the Fury--what happens in each section, past and present, and why Caddy is important.

Marisa

Nov 13, 2022

'The Sound and the Fury' Explained

The Sound and the Fury is a challenging novel. Here are the most searched questions about it answered!

Marisa

Nov 7, 2022

Female Gothic Writers

A little snapshot of women writers whose works fall into the Gothic genre.

Book Recommendations for Halloween (Based on level of scariness)

Marisa

Sep 26, 2022

Book Recommendations for Halloween (Based on level of scariness)

What to do for spooky season? Pick up a scary novel! Choose your level of fear using this list as a guide.

Marisa

Aug 29, 2022

3 Tips for Reading Early English Novels

Early English novels may seem like a slog, but they don't have to be! Here are some tips and tricks to make the experience enjoyable.

Part One: Making Time to Read as a Parent

Marisa

Jul 25, 2022

Part One: Making Time to Read as a Parent

I often hear from people, in conversations and in DMs, about how difficult it can be to get back into (and maintain) reading once having...

Marisa

Jul 17, 2022

Review of Persuasion on Netflix

Everyone is talking about the new Netflix adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Persuasion. Is it worth watching? Read this post.

What is Free Indirect Discourse in Literature?

Marisa

Jun 16, 2022

What is Free Indirect Discourse in Literature?

What do the works of Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, and Virginia Woolf all have in common? Ok, ok, well *other* than being kickass...

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