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Marisa
Jan 14
Book Review of Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Bills by Judi Dench
Discover the Bard's magic through Dench's reflections of nearly 60 years performing Shakespeare.


Marisa
Sep 26, 2024
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...

Marisa
Sep 4, 2024
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.

Marisa
Nov 24, 2023
Fairy Tales for Adults: Rediscovering Magic in Complex Plots
Discover a world of enchantment in these captivating fairy tales for adults. Dive into complex plots, powerful characters, & magical twists!

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.

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!)

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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.

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
Jun 2, 2023
Is Visiting Trinity College Dublin Worth It?
Curious about visiting the Old Library at Trinity College in Dublin? Here's what you need to know before you go.


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...

Marisa
Mar 6, 2023
5 Different Types of Narrators
Here's how to tell the difference between 5 types of narrators, with examples.

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
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.

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.

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.


Marisa
Jun 20, 2022
Why Austenites are Taking Issue with the New Adaptation of Persuasion while Bridgerton Gets a Pass
Why Austenites are Taking Issue with the New Adaptation of Persuasion while Bridgerton Gets a Pass

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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