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.
Dreamers Reading Room
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.
The Bar Mitzvah Boy
“Seemingly frozen, Jerry now stood up ramrod straight on the bimah, wondering why some of his ideas had abandoned him.”
Understanding and Creating Catharsis in Writing
Explore the concept of catharsis in writing, plus examples of cathartic literature, and learn how to craft catharsis in your work.
-ed
“You don’t realize the extent that you loved until it’s gone but I’m removing the -ed because I still love you.”