It’s his only complete novel. It’s kind of weird. Yes, it’s Poe – dark and morbid and full of all that sinister/graphic stuff. But it is also comical, mind-blowing (in that Post-Modern, irritating sort of way) and serves to further solidify Poe as a mischievous, quick-witted sprite – a modern day Puck wreaking havoc on... Continue Reading →
Classic Worth Reading: The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
It’s his only complete novel. It’s kind of weird. Yes, it’s Poe – dark and morbid and full of all that sinister/graphic stuff. But it is also comical, mind-blowing (in that Post-Modern, irritating sort of way) and serves to further solidify Poe as a mischievous, quick-witted sprite – a modern day Puck wreaking havoc on... Continue Reading →
Before Hermioner Granger: The Witch of Blackbird Pond
It's exciting to be apart of the current deluge of fantasy fiction in YA literature; Books like Twilight and Harry Potter have been hailed as conduits that have led to renewed reading among children and young adults and have provided kindling to fuel the world’s fascination with witches and wizards and all manors of fantastical... Continue Reading →
Before Hermioner Granger: The Witch of Blackbird Pond
It's exciting to be apart of the current deluge of fantasy fiction in YA literature; Books like Twilight and Harry Potter have been hailed as conduits that have led to renewed reading among children and young adults and have provided kindling to fuel the world’s fascination with witches and wizards and all manors of fantastical... Continue Reading →
The Revenant & Shakespeare’s As You Like It
There is plenty of history to explore and learn more about based on The Revenant by Sonia Gensler. But the book also prominently features one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, As You Like It. In The Revenant, Willie helps organize a student production of the show. The play is perhaps best known today for the... Continue Reading →
The Revenant & Shakespeare’s As You Like It
There is plenty of history to explore and learn more about based on The Revenant by Sonia Gensler. But the book also prominently features one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, As You Like It. In The Revenant, Willie helps organize a student production of the show. The play is perhaps best known today for the... Continue Reading →
Jane Eyre: Classroom Tools for Students & Teachers
Though we tend to focus on new YA literature here at Novel Novice, we also can't help but bring things back to the classics from time to time. With the upcoming new movie adaptation of Jane Eyre, this is the perfect time to talk about Charlotte Bronte's novel. We recently told you about an AMAZING... Continue Reading →
Jane Eyre: Classroom Tools for Students & Teachers
Though we tend to focus on new YA literature here at Novel Novice, we also can't help but bring things back to the classics from time to time. With the upcoming new movie adaptation of Jane Eyre, this is the perfect time to talk about Charlotte Bronte's novel. We recently told you about an AMAZING... Continue Reading →
Jane Eyre: A New Movie, Plus Essay & Project Ideas
We talk a lot about new YA novels here at Novel Novice, but we also make no secret that we have a love and admiration for the classics -- especially considering how influential those books are on contemporary literature. And we take no small amount of joy in helping show you how you can relate... Continue Reading →
Jane Eyre: A New Movie, Plus Essay & Project Ideas
We talk a lot about new YA novels here at Novel Novice, but we also make no secret that we have a love and admiration for the classics -- especially considering how influential those books are on contemporary literature. And we take no small amount of joy in helping show you how you can relate... Continue Reading →
