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Response One – Freedom Writers

Major and minor themes in the novel Freedom writers.

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Suspense vs.. Mystery Novel

What are the differences between suspense and mystery novels? Your answers here!

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“Those Winter Sundays” Versus “My Papa’s Waltz”

Robert Hayden’s “Those Winter Sundays” and Theodore Roethke’s “My Papa’s Waltz” are poems reflecting family relationships, specifically, the liaison between a boy and his father. Even though these works have a similar main idea, the tone and the details make each one unique.

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Today’s Best Authors

This short article discusses several of the best horror authors that are still writing today.

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Top Ten List of English & British Science Fiction Authors

This list looks at the top ten authors in the science fiction field to come out of England and Britian. All authors in the field are considered including deceased ones along with ones that are still publishing.

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20 of The Best American Science Fiction Writers Still Writing Today

This is a list of what I think are the 20 best American authors in the science fiction field. I have limited this list to only authors that are still publishing.

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A Week in December by Sebastian Faulks

At more than 500 pages, this could have been a long read. Instead, Mike Crowl finds himself speeding through it with enthusiasm, and barely stopping for breath.

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The Effects of World War II on Literature

Notes from the Norton Anthology.

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Brilliant Books to Improve Your Writing Skills

Many of us need a little help with grammar, punctuation and spelling rules – as well as the ability to edit our written work effectively. Here are some recommended books which can help us achieve our goals.

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George Macdonald: Mentor to the Masters of Fantasy

“I have never concealed the fact that I regarded him as my master; indeed I fancy I have never written a book in which I did not quote from him.” C.S.Lewis’ “The fairy story may be made a vehicle of Mystery. That at least is what George MacDonald attempted, achieving stories of power and beauty when he succeeded.” J R Tolkien.

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