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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.

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!)

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.

Is Visiting Trinity College Dublin Worth It?

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.

Reading Recommendations for Summer (by Genre)

Marisa

May 28, 2023

Reading Recommendations for Summer (by Genre)

What kind of beach reads do you like? Here are 4 genres recommendations, and 8 books, you'll want to read on your summer vacation.

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!

8 Books That Celebrate Jewish Voices (Just in time for Hanukkah)

Marisa

Dec 16, 2022

8 Books That Celebrate Jewish Voices (Just in time for Hanukkah)

Happy Hanukkah! Here are 8 books that celebrate Jewish stories. From romance to fantasy, there is something for everyone.

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 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 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...

Talking “Too Muchness” with Writer Rachel Vorona Cote

Marisa

Mar 24, 2022

Talking “Too Muchness” with Writer Rachel Vorona Cote

A few weeks ago, I held Le Salon’s first ever author event with Rachel Vorona Cote to discuss her 2020 book Too Much: How Victorian...

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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