Nov 20, 2009
Literary Technique - Understatement: Understatements are Classic Ways to Share Startling Information
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Teresa Knudsen
Nov 20, 2009
Literary Technique - Innuendo: Roundabout Gossip, Unsavory Suggestion, Negative Implication
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Teresa Knudsen
Nov 19, 2009
Literary Technique - Overstatement: Exaggeration or Hyperbole
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Teresa Knudsen
Nov 19, 2009
Literary Technique - Oxymoron: Contradiction of Terms Offers the Big Picture in a Few Words
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By: Teresa Knudsen
Nov 18, 2009
Literary Technique - Paradox: A Paradox Can Help Us Understand Life's Contradictions
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Teresa Knudsen
Nov 17, 2009
Literary Technique - Ambiguity: Multiple Dictionary Definitions Expand Meanings in Literature
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Teresa Knudsen
Nov 17, 2009
Literary Technique - Verbal Imagery in Writing: Literature, News, and Sports Writers All Use Verbs to Describe
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Teresa Knudsen
Nov 16, 2009
Literary Technique The Pun, for Humor or Tedium: The Play on Words Can Be Funny or Awful, a Joke or Blunt Instrument
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Teresa Knudsen
Nov 16, 2009
Literary Technique Metaphor: Metaphors Make Strong Figurative Language
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Teresa Knudsen
Nov 15, 2009
Literary Technique Similes in Literature: Similes, a Form of Figurative Language, are Basic Tools for Writers
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By: Teresa Knudsen
Nov 15, 2009
Literary Technique Symbol in Human Life and Art: Symbols Illuminate Themes in Literature, Poetry, and the Human Mind
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By: Teresa Knudsen
Nov 5, 2009
The Temptation of Christ: Holy Exchange With the Devil or Hallucination?
In: World Literatures (general)
By: William Padgett
Nov 1, 2009
Book Review – Mama's Song by Ben Beaton: YA Fiction by West Australian Author
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Nov 1, 2009
Book Review – The Many Conditions of Love: Second Book in The Marriage Bureau for Rich People Series
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By: Susan Whelan
Nov 1, 2009
Literary Analysis of The Death of Ivan Ilyich: The Message That Leo Tolstoy Sends to Society
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Kayla Cupp
Nov 1, 2009
The Myth of Atrahasis: The Story of the Flood Has an Ancient Pedigree
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Paris Franz
Oct 18, 2009
Reading List: Fall & Winter 2009 – 2010: Titles to Keep You Entertained During the Cold Months Ahead
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By: Joshua Nuttall
Oct 18, 2009
Reading List: Fall & Winter 2009 – 2010: Titles to Keep You Entertained During the Cold Months Ahead
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Joshua Nuttall
Oct 7, 2009
Book Review – Destination Abudai by Prue Mason: New YA Novel by the Australian Author of Camel Rider
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By: Susan Whelan
Sep 21, 2009
Peony In Love – Book Review: Lisa See's Unforgettable Novel of Love and Tragedy
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By: My Nguyen
Sep 12, 2009
Shakespeare, Crafter of Cliches: Most Writers Unconsciously Borrow From the Bard
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By: Gene Owens
Sep 8, 2009
Life of Pi by Yann Martel: A Book That Will Renew Readers Faith in the Fantastical
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By: My Nguyen
Sep 4, 2009
Black Pioneers of Literature: Successful African-American, Black British and African Writers
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Kimberly Ward
Sep 3, 2009
Book Review – Burnt Shadows by Kamila Shamsie: Epic Novel by Pakistani Author Spans Six Decades of World Events
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By: Susan Whelan
Sep 2, 2009
Collins' "Terribly Strange Bed" Inspires Novel: Blood Money and Elaborate Traps Set Stage for The Haunted Hotel
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Amanda Flinner
Aug 24, 2009
Hunters, Rogues & Heroes - Connor McKenzie: NZ Outdoor - Hunting Yarns from Favourite New Zealand Author
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Lyn Rasmussen
Aug 21, 2009
Review – An Enemy of the People by Henrick Ibsen: A Commentary of Today's Society
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By: Roxanne Llamzon
Aug 13, 2009
Lolita – Nabakov's Classic Novel: Pedophilia in Fiction – The Psychology of Nabokov's Lolita
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By: Paula Marie Deubel
Aug 8, 2009
Epic Theory in Frye's Anatomy of Criticism: Northrop Frye's Classic Helps Define Epic Genre in Narrative Art
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Luke Arnott
Jul 20, 2009
Piscine Patel is Richard Parker: Analysis of the Main Character and His Id in Martel's The LIfe of Pi
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Jaclyna Perez
Jul 11, 2009
The Farming of Bones: A Historical Narrative by Edwidge Danticat
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Dianha Simpson
Jul 5, 2009
Book Review – Beijing Tai Tai by Tania McCartney: The Experiences of an Australian Family Living in Beijing, China
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By: Susan Whelan
Jun 24, 2009
Review - A Lucky Child by Thomas Buergenthal: Autobiography of a Young Boy Who Survived Auschwitz
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By: Susan Whelan
Jun 11, 2009
Abdulrazak Gurnah's Joseph Has a Tragic End: Gurnah Reconstructed the Story of Joseph in his 1994 Novel Paradise
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Azharul Islam
Jun 7, 2009
Book Review – Darcy's Passions by Regina Jeffers: The Story of Pride and Prejudice Told From Darcy’s Perspective
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Jun 7, 2009
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao - A Review: Discussing the Masterful Work of Junot Diaz
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Adam Burgess
Jun 5, 2009
The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak – Book Review: Death Narrates This Story About a Girl's Love Affair With Books
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Roberta Goli
May 26, 2009
Elements of Chick Lit: The History and the Elements of the Books Women Just Love
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Nikola Stepic
May 24, 2009
Review of Four Letter Word by Knelman and Porter: Top Writers Explore the Modern Love Letter
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Victoria Robinson
May 24, 2009
Mythical Creatures From Ancient Greece: Threatening and Gruesome Monsters in Greek Legends
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Scott Hayden
May 22, 2009
Review of My Mistress's Sparrow is Dead: From Chekhov to Munro, Jeffrey Eugenides Explores the Love Story
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Victoria Robinson
May 10, 2009
Book Review – Breathing in Colour by Clare Jay: Novel Set in India Focuses on Synaesthesia and the Loss of a Child
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
May 6, 2009
Review of The Trouble With Islam Today: A Muslim's Call for Reform in Her Faith
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Geraldine Eliot
Apr 22, 2009
Secret Son by Laila Lalami – Book Review: Debut Novel by the Author of Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Christine Benlafquih
Apr 2, 2009
Why Books Are Good for Adults: The Benefits of Reading for Grown-up Mental Health and Happiness
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Michelle Pannecoucke
Mar 27, 2009
Book Review – In the Shadow of the Palace: Book One of The Princess of Pushkar Series by Judith A Simpson
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By: Susan Whelan
Mar 16, 2009
Book Review of Q&A: Slumdog Millionaire Based on Book by Vikas Swarup
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By: Tina Costanza
Mar 10, 2009
A Book Review of Catcher In the Rye: A Controversial Yet Best Selling Novel
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By: Veronica Khoo
Feb 25, 2009
Toronto Book Lover's Ball 2009: Book Lovers Mingle With Celebrity Authors for Annual Fundraiser
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By: Y F Chin
Feb 23, 2009
The BBC's Top 100 Best-Loved Novels: The Search for Britain's Best Books
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By: Brett McKenzie
Feb 21, 2009
Ward 6 and Other Stories: The World of Anton Chekov
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Eleanore Whitaker
Feb 4, 2009
What Is An Allegory? A Quick Guide To Those Hard To Understand Symbols in Literature
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Derek Clendening
Feb 1, 2009
Review – The Piano Teacher by Janice Y K Lee: Historical Fiction set in Hong Kong During and After World War 2
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Nov 30, 2008
Review: The Hindi-Bindi Club by Monica Pradhan: A Novel About Family Values and Blending East-West Cultures
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Nov 26, 2008
Book Review: Flight of the Hummingbird: A Traditional Parable About Caring for the Environment
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By: Susan Whelan
Nov 7, 2008
Book Review: Life of Pi: 2002 Man Booker Prize Winner By Yann Martel Still Worth Reading
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Paul Backus
Nov 6, 2008
When I Talk About Running: Review of a Book by Haruki Murakami
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Paul Lightfoot
Nov 2, 2008
Review: Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta: An Exciting Fantasy Novel by Australian Youth Author
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Oct 27, 2008
Book Review - The Bible Illuminated: The Book: A Contemporary New Testament Bible Publication for Modern Readers
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Oct 27, 2008
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Series Update: Eoin Colfer to Write the Sixth Book in Douglas Adams’ Famous Trilogy
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Oct 18, 2008
Euripides' Medea: A British Feminist Analysis of Medea's Soliloquy
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Jennifer M. Willhite
Oct 18, 2008
The Odyssey of Telemachus: A Rite of Passage
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Marius Goubert
Oct 17, 2008
Virgil's Aeneid: Furor and Pietas: Duty, Passion and War in Rome's Epic Masterpiece
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Marius Goubert
Oct 8, 2008
Virgil's Aeneid and the Roman State: The Political Agenda of Virgil's Epic
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Marius Goubert
Sep 26, 2008
Language for a New Century: A Review: Contemporary Poetry from the Middle East, Asia, and Beyond
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Leslie Timmins
Sep 14, 2008
Book Review: East of the Sun by Julia Gregson: A Compelling Tale of Personal Discovery and Friendship
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Sep 1, 2008
The Internet Sacred Text Archive: A Guide to Finding and Reading Obscure Religious Texts Online
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Whitney Moore
Aug 22, 2008
Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist: Literature that Changed the World
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Richard DeWayne Morris
Aug 3, 2008
Nobel Laureate Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn: Winner of the 1970 Nobel Prize for Literature
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Greg Cruey
Jul 27, 2008
Crime and Punishment: Russian Writer Dostoevsky's Famous Psychological Novel about Guilt
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Vickie Britton
Jul 21, 2008
On Jean Rhys: A Summary of the Novelist's Life, Work. and Thematic Concerns
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Aline Duriaud
Jul 19, 2008
Another Side to the Story: Parallel Plots: Revisionist Versions of Well Known Books and Characters
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Sara Porter
Jun 10, 2008
10 Short Stories for Students: Stories That Students Will Love, and Appreciate
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Erica Sweeney
May 21, 2008
The Biblical Myth of Demon Lilith: How the True First Woman to be Created by God Escaped the Fall
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Steve Williams
Mar 2, 2008
The God of Small Things: Arundhati Roy's Novel of Gender and Caste Constuction in India
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Jessica Workman
Feb 25, 2008
Book by Book: Michael Dirda Reflects on the Meaning of Books to our Lives
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Adair Jones
Feb 25, 2008
China's Nobel Laureate: Gao Xingjian's Works Are Born of a Repressive Regime
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Adair Jones
Feb 18, 2008
The Neustadt Prize for Literature: A Prestigious Award for International Writers
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Elizabeth Nelson
Jan 16, 2008
The Nobel Prize in Literature: Alfred Nobel's Legacy is the World's Most Prestigious Literary Award
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Elizabeth Nelson
Dec 23, 2007
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: Lisa See's Novel Examines Women's Relationship in 19th Century China
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Teresa Shaw
Dec 18, 2007
Finding George Orwell in Burma: Emma Larkin: Myanmar’s History of Oppression Traced in Literature
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Elizabeth Nelson
Nov 18, 2007
Astrid & Veronika by Linda Olsson: A First Novel about Friendship and the Power of Storytelling
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Elizabeth Nelson
Oct 13, 2007
One Night at the Call Center-Chetan Bhagat: An Indian Tech Support Center Sets the Stage for a Night of Change
In: World Literatures (general)
By: Teresa Shaw
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