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Historic Articles by Authors

Robert Louis Stevenson on Walt Whitman’s Style

A note from the editor Note from editor: I am going through and updating some of these classic articles/essays on writing. Some of these, are just so amazing. They are pieces of literary history. This particular piece is Robert Louis Stevenson's review of Walt Whitman's writing style. It's a unique look from one famous mind in history at the work of another's.  For some … [Read more...] about Robert Louis Stevenson on Walt Whitman’s Style

Of Truth by Francis Bacon

What is truth? said jesting Pilate, and would not stay for an answer. Certainly there be, that delight in giddiness, and count it a bondage to fix a belief; affecting free-will in thinking, as well as in acting. And though the sects of philosophers of that kind be gone, yet there remain certain discoursing wits, which are of the same veins, though there be not so much blood in … [Read more...] about Of Truth by Francis Bacon

Central Park Walks and Talks by Walt Whitman

Central Park Walks and Talks by Walt Whitman May 16 to 22.—I visit Central Park now almost every day, sitting, or slowly rambling, or riding around. The whole place presents its very best appearance this current month—the full flush of the trees, the plentiful white and pink of the flowering shrubs, the emerald green of the grass spreading everywhere, yellow dotted still with … [Read more...] about Central Park Walks and Talks by Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman on Thanksgiving

The Place Gratitude Fills in a Fine Character  by Walt Whitman From the Philadelphia Press, Nov. 27, 1884, (Thanksgiving number) Scene.—A large family supper party, a night or two ago, with voices and laughter of the young, mellow faces of the old, and a by-and-by pause in the general joviality. "Now, Mr. Whitman," spoke up one of the girls, "what have you to say about … [Read more...] about Walt Whitman on Thanksgiving

Mark Twain is a Slob by Willa Cather

If there is anything which should make an American sick and disgusted at the literary taste of his country, and almost swerve his allegiance to his flag it is that controversy between Mark Twain and Max O’Rell, in which the Frenchman proves himself a wit and a gentleman and the American shows himself little short of a clown and an all around tough. The squabble arose apropos of … [Read more...] about Mark Twain is a Slob by Willa Cather

Shakespeare Sucks! by Leo Tolstoy

Shakespeare Sucks! by Leo Tolstoy

Shakespeare Sucks! by Leo Tolstoy I remember the astonishment I felt when I first read Shakespeare. I expected to receive a powerful esthetic pleasure, but having read, one after the other, works regarded as his best: "King Lear," "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet" and "Macbeth," not only did I feel no delight, but I felt an irresistible repulsion and tedium, and doubted as to … [Read more...] about Shakespeare Sucks! by Leo Tolstoy

The Art of Fiction by Henry James

Intro from your Editor Henry James was an artist. If you have ever read his work, you know that he was so dedicated to the craft of writing that his fiction rises to the level of art. I think Henry James is fantastic. I love a lot of his work. If you haven't read him, you should. In this essay James defines, in someways, what art is. He says in the beginning that maybe the … [Read more...] about The Art of Fiction by Henry James

Twain’s Letter About Edgar Allan Poe

To W. D. Howells, in New York: STORMFIELD, REDDING, CONN., Jan.  18, '09. Dear Howells, I have to write a line, lazy as I am, to say how your Poe article delighted me; and to say that I am in agreement with substantially all you say about his literature. To me his prose is unreadable—like Jane Austin's. No, there is a difference. I could read his prose on salary, … [Read more...] about Twain’s Letter About Edgar Allan Poe

The Poetry of Ezra Pound by T. S. Eliot

Here are some quick notes on this introduction T.S. Eliot wrote about Ezra Pound's poetry. This intro is from Ezra Pound: and His Metric Poetry. Pound, may not have become very significant in his writing, but he was very significant in his influence. He wrote a lot about poetry, and he simply, got around. He played a role in the works of many major poets in the modernist … [Read more...] about The Poetry of Ezra Pound by T. S. Eliot

Mark Twain Plagiarized Oliver Wendell Holmes

Mark Twain Plagiarized Oliver Wendell Holmes

The truth here is that Mark Twain Plagiarized Oliver Wendell Holmes. Once again we have found a quip from Twain that we feel needs to be highlighted in the pages of history. Twain is one of our favorite writers, especially when it comes to writing about writing. If he did everything he says he wanted to do in those times, most writers, peers of Twain's, would be dead. Twain … [Read more...] about Mark Twain Plagiarized Oliver Wendell Holmes

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The Last Road Trip by Megan Denese Mealor

Megan Denese Mealor echoes and erases in her native land of Jacksonville, Florida. A survivor of bipolar disorder, she incorporates her kaleidoscopic emotions and manic fire into her writing. Her poetry and short stories have been published worldwide, most recently in Spillwords, Ginosko Literary Journal, and The Stray Branch.

Secrets Beneath His Chest by Miss Verse

Miss Verse is a professional dancer, artists and poet. You can read more of her work on Twitter at @MissVerse_

Fly Away by Esha Jaiswal

A soul made of words nestling in a mortal body – Esha and her incandescent love for poems is ancient and sacrosanct. She has crocheted her irenic words into fine fabric of love, cosmos, power of SHE and mirabilia. Come and celebrate poetry through her words and behold them bloom in sequestered splendour

The Hurt that Binds by Sarahmour

Sarahmour is the pen name of a whimsical soul who has a love affair with words. In her writing you can expect to find everything from love, loss, romance, and the darker shades of passion and desire.

Suspenseful Eyes by adivayeatts

You can read more by adivayeatts at her Twitter: @adivayeatts

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Christmas in the Share-house by Mandy Partridge

I spent fifteen years celebrating Christmas in share-houses around Brisbane, Australia. As a poor student, I rented rundown Queenslanders with two, three or four friends, so I could still afford food after rent and bills. I rode my bicycle to uni, work or the grocery shop

The Last Road Trip by Megan Denese Mealor

Megan Denese Mealor echoes and erases in her native land of Jacksonville, Florida. A survivor of bipolar disorder, she incorporates her kaleidoscopic emotions and manic fire into her writing. Her poetry and short stories have been published worldwide, most recently in Spillwords, Ginosko Literary Journal, and The Stray Branch.

Driving the Loop by J.M. McNeely-Kirwan

Manny drove through the night on a narrow highway that curved constantly to the right, threading its way through a forest. The trees hung low over the tarmac like they wanted to take back every square inch.

Panic Attack 2 by Romana Capek

Gray morning. The clouds did not lift as the forecast had predicted. I spent a sleepless night because I drank a cup of a strong black tea earlier in the evening. I look at my watch on the nightstand; it shows nine o’clock. I am cold and trying to get warm under a lightweight summer blanket.

Life With You by Kristina Pudlewski

It was December 23rd, only two days before Christmas. Children play outside in the snow and families rush into stores to get last minute items for their holiday gatherings. But I am in the hospital with you, Max, my love.

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