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.
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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.
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!)
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.
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!
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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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