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Hex the Patriarchy: The Witch as a Feminist Symbol

Nov 7

Hex the Patriarchy: The Witch as a Feminist Symbol

Uncover how the witch is a feminist symbol throughout history. Explore the intersection of witch hunts, patriarchy, & modern politics.

The Power of a Library Card: How It Benefits Both You and Your Community

Marisa

Oct 10

The Power of a Library Card: How It Benefits Both You and Your Community

Discover the benefits of a library card for personal growth and community support. From free books to cultural perks, it's a game-changer!

Marisa

Sep 4

What is Dystopian Literature?

Discover the power of dystopian literature and its influence on society. Explore the top dystopian novels and why they are a must-read.

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!)

Visiting the Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna

Marisa

Aug 17, 2023

Visiting the Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna

The Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna is the birthplace of psychoanalysis. Walk through the where Freud worked and lived for nearly 50 years.

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.

Marisa

Mar 6, 2023

5 Different Types of Narrators

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

Measuring the Representation of Women in Fiction

Marisa

Dec 30, 2022

Measuring the Representation of Women in Fiction

The Bechdel-Wallace Test is a feminist way critique of art. By answering 3 key questions, you can evaluate if a work has rounded female char

Marisa

Nov 23, 2022

What is Erasure Poetry?

Erasure poetry has been gaining in popularity. Find out what it is and how to create it.

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.

Back to School: Dark Academia Aesthetic and Books

Marisa

Aug 31, 2022

Back to School: Dark Academia Aesthetic and Books

Curious about dark academia? Here is an overview of what you need to know.

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.

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...

Has the pandemic stolen your love of reading? Here are four ways to rekindle the love affair

Marisa

Jan 7, 2022

Has the pandemic stolen your love of reading? Here are four ways to rekindle the love affair

Many say the pandemic has reduced their interest in reading. Here are a few tips to reignite your love of reading.

The Original Nutcracker Story: Tchaikovsky's Ballet vs. Hoffman's Tale

Marisa

Dec 21, 2021

The Original Nutcracker Story: Tchaikovsky's Ballet vs. Hoffman's Tale

Discover the enchanting differences between Tchaikovsky's ballet and Hoffman's original Nutcracker story.

Marisa

Oct 28, 2021

10 Facts About Edgar Allan Poe

Biographical facts about Edgar Allan Poe, the famous American Gothic writer.

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