No Time to Wave Goodbye
“I hadn’t known how brave you’d been—open-heart surgeries and cardiac arrests, all concealed from me and our sisters.“
Dreamers Reading Room
Allegory Uncovered: Exploring Symbolism in Classic Literature
An allegory is a literary device in which characters, events, or settings in a narrative symbolize deeper meanings and abstract concepts. It allows writers to convey complex ideas and messages through a more accessible and engaging story.
Runaway Bunny, Revisited
“If I am a sailboat crossing the ocean, he is the wind; and if I climb a mountain, he is a flower in the field.“
What is Literature of the Absurd?
Literature of the Absurd is a genre that explores themes of existentialism, meaninglessness, and the irrationality of the human condition.
The Vanished
“Now, when I pin the twin toddlers to my collar, I murmur to the sailor-suited little boy, “I see you, Frank.“
Comfort Measures Only
“Mom is virtually paralyzed and pretty much non-responsive, but this nurse apparently did not get the memo.“
Mary Oliver: The Enduring Wisdom of Her Nature-Inspired Poetry
Explore Mary Oliver’s profound connection to nature and how it inspired her celebrated poetry. Learn about her life, themes, and enduring legacy.
To Addle
“He looks it up: Loss of development. A process by which an egg ceases to be viable.”
The Color Purple: A Journey of Empowerment and Resilience
Discover Alice Walker’s The Color Purple, a powerful novel about Celie’s journey from abuse to empowerment. Explore themes of racism, sexism, and female solidarity in this influential work.