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Marisa
Nov 7, 2024
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.
Marisa
Oct 10, 2024
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, 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
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
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
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 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
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.
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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