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 →
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick: Essay Topics
The Novel Novice staff has become enchanted by Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush ... and today, we're featuring some essay topics related to this book: * The title, Hush, Hush is never directly mentioned in the book. To what (or who) does it refer? Why do you think this title was chosen? What could the sequel’s... Continue Reading →
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick: Essay Topics
The Novel Novice staff has become enchanted by Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush ... and today, we're featuring some essay topics related to this book: * The title, Hush, Hush is never directly mentioned in the book. To what (or who) does it refer? Why do you think this title was chosen? What could the sequel’s... Continue Reading →