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Dystopias of Equality
Fairness and equality are desirable elements of any society. But can they be taken too far? "Harrison Bergeron" and "The Lottery" show us how they can.
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Shirley Jackson's The Lottery and The Hidden Holocaust
Published in 1949, Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" is a modern Gothic set in what can arguably be a post-apocalyptic milieu. And as great fiction often does, this story mirrors reality in the form of a ritual enacted in modern Nantucket that is as dark and barbaric as that set in Jackson's fictitious village. And clams everywhere suffer for it.
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Review: The Haunting
Don't let preconceived notions spoil the fun.
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Coming Soon from NeWest Press
Fall releases slated from NeWest Press in Edmonton.
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Mystery Horror -- The Supernatural and Paranormal
Mystery horror classics and series, featuring the supernatural and paranormal.
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The New Yorker: The Quintessential Literary Mag
The New Yorker is more than just a bunch of clever cartoons, it is one of the most well-respected literary and cultural magazines that has stood the test of time.
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Halloween Must-Reads from Classics to Modern
Halloween is the perfect time of year to indulge in some scary reading. Use this list as a starting point for discovering hidden gems in the horror novel genre.
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The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins takes a look at the future of North America and paints a picture of adventure, suspense, and courage in the form of her narrator, Katniss.
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Southern Women Authors
An interesting topic for [student] independent research, a workshop topic or summer leisure class, or a fascinating study to slip into the typical high school American literature course, "Southern Women Authors" is a delightful tribute to a group of lively U.S. authors who are frequently overlooked in the male-dominated texts of today's schools.
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The ALL-IMPORTANT Beginning (part 1)
A brief look into the world of the first paragraph of a short story and the pressure put upon such a creature.
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Building Your Story: How to Plan for a Major Project
Some tips on planning before undergoing a major project.
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Brad Anderson's Session 9
Session 9 joins The Blair Witch Project in the new guard of horror films that actually manage to fill an audience with dread.
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The Blair Witch Project | Eyes Wide Shut | And More
A hyped witch, a descent of the rich, a croc, some muppets, and a wedding.
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