Raymond Carver has been credited with reviving the art of short stories. He is known for … The Life of Raymond CarverRead more
Literary History
The 25 Best-Selling Books of All Time
People have been telling stories as long as there have been people. Ever since the written … The 25 Best-Selling Books of All TimeRead more
The Real History That Inspired Dracula
In 1887, Irish author Bram Stoker published his Gothic horror novel, Dracula. It tells the story of … The Real History That Inspired DraculaRead more
Pushing the Boundaries: Hunter S. Thompson
Born Hunter Stockton Thompson on July 18th, 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky. Hunter’s father served in World … Pushing the Boundaries: Hunter S. ThompsonRead more
A Gothic Tale: The Life of Daphne du Maruier
Whether you’ve read her novels or have seen the film adaptations, many of you are probably … A Gothic Tale: The Life of Daphne du MaruierRead more
An Adventurer at Heart: Jack London
Known for his novels White Fang, The Call of the Wild, and Martin Eden, Jack London has become … An Adventurer at Heart: Jack LondonRead more
History of Science Fiction: Part VI
Last time on A History of Science Fiction, we talked about what’s generally referred to as the … History of Science Fiction: Part VIRead more
The Creation of a Monster: Mary Shelley
We all know and love the novel Frankenstein. Whether you’ve read the famous novel or you’ve seen the … The Creation of a Monster: Mary ShelleyRead more
The Life of George Orwell
Known for classics such as Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. George Orwell is still relevant today. … The Life of George OrwellRead more
The Life of Edith Wharton
Known for her witty commentary on society, Edith Wharton has impressed us all with her novels The … The Life of Edith WhartonRead more