In our study of Victorian era authors, the only play that we had the chance to read was The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. However, I noticed in reading the authors' introductions, many of them also engaged in playwriting alongside their more famous works. Oscar Wilde is one example, but Robert Browning, Lord … Continue reading A Way Too Late Post on the Victorian Era: A Quick Look at Victorian Theater
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Revisiting Heroism
One of the many qualities that define poetry from the Victorian age was the idea of heroes and chivalry. Victorian poets wanted to bring these ideals, that were often taken from medieval folk tales and fables, back to their daily lives. The term chivalry is defined by Oxford as “the combination of qualities expected of … Continue reading Revisiting Heroism
LVL 4 Feylock – Pact of The Weave
So I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but I really like Dungeons & Dragons. It's kind of my thing. Me living my best life. I also have a love of poetry. Much to my delight, these two things aligned perfectly when we read Lord Alfred Tennyson's poem, The Lady of Shalott. However, while … Continue reading LVL 4 Feylock – Pact of The Weave
Rethinking Modern British Literature 