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An epic poem is a long narrative centering around a single hero, presenting his or her adventures within a suitably heroic framework. An epic hero is usually a person of great strength, wit or...
The sonnet, a 14-line poem, has two main types: English (or Shakespearean) and Italian (or Petrarchan). The poem’s the thing-- follow these brief and simple steps to master the language of the...
Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry that combine three different lines and a noticeable grammatical break. The break, or kireji, is often replaced with commas or hyphens in English haiku. Haiku...
The model described here is the pyramid plot: The upward slope establishes setting and characters and builds tension; the tip is the climax; and the downward slope is the resolution.
Whether you want a rare book as an investment, to add to your personal collection or just to read, you'll want to know how to find it.
So little time, so much to read. Making a list of books to read
for pleasure is a lifelong process.
J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books have become instant classics ' in part because of the extensive world she has created for her characters. It is the universe we live in ' but there are some...
Children all over the world are enjoying the adventures of Harry Potter, a young wizard-in-training who escapes his loveless foster family to attend Hogwarts school for wizards and witches. But...
If you're the parent of a young Harry Potter fan, your child is almost certainly eager for the next book in the series to be released. In the meantime, though, there are lots of other books that...
If you have a story or poem, don't keep it to yourself!
Since 1902 when Beatrix Potter published her first animal story, her world of squirrels that talk and rabbits that wear suits has welcomed generations of new readers.
Since 1902 when Beatrix Potter published her first animal story, her world of squirrels that talk and rabbits that wear suits has welcomed generations of new readers. Here's how to help your child...
Baby-Sitters Club books are written for girls ages 8 and up and offer a range of genres to interest any girl.
Pop-up books are interactive books sure to capture any young child's imagination.
Wildflowers are everywhere, growing even in the most inhospitable places. They can be as tiny as a pencil eraser or as large as a dinner plate. Identifying the many varieties will give you hours...
Judy Blume is a well-known and respected author of books for young readers and adults.
Techno-thrillers began their assault on best-seller lists when Tom Clancy's "The Hunt for Red October" was found on Ronald Reagan's bookshelf. Clancy now is an industry, and his literary...
We seek heroes in the pages of the books we read. Late in the 19th century, the cowboys of the Wild West rode off the pages of dime novels and into our collective psyches. American literature -...
Biographies chart the history of civilization through the lives of those who shaped it. We can open the pages of books and delve into the minds and hearts of the famous, the forgotten, the evil...
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