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The Soldier Poets of World War II

Where are the war poets? the newspapers asked on the outbreak of the Second World War. "Under your noses" said writer and critic Cyril Connolly. And so they were.

39% 4 4 JoHarrington

Geraint and Enid: Coming of Age and Sovereignty in the Arthurian Legends

Also known as Geraint Son of Erbin, this tale from the Arthurian Romances looks like the usual Sovereignty story. But there's much more going on than that!

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Was Chrétien de Troyes a Woman?

12th century poet Chrétien de Troyes has been called the grandfather of the modern novel. But should that be 'grandmother' instead?

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Erec and Enide: Gender Politics in the Arthurian Romances

A sexist exultation of wife abuse and male pride? Or a Medieval strike towards female empowerment? Erec et Enide requires some context to be enjoyed today.

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Writing and Publishing

Websites That Let You Publish Poetry and Creative Writing and Earn

There are some websites that let you publish your poetry and creative writing and earn from it. These sites are Pen Strokes and Triond.

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Writing and Publishing

Want to Publish Your Book? - Publishing With Lulu is the Way to Go

If you want to publish a book to share with family and friends or to sell to the public publishing with Lulu is the way to go. It's free and has many benefits.

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Interzone 251: Review of March-April 2014 Issue

Steve Rogerson reviews the fiction in issue 251 (March-April 2014) of science-fiction and fantasy magazine Interzone.

53% 6 7 JoHarrington

Siegfried Sassoon: Innocence Lost in the Trenches of the Great War

Decorated for bravery, Siegfried Sassoon changed the war poetry genre forever. His verses gave voice to a disillusioned generation of WWI soldiers.

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Literary Genres and Forms

We Can Hop On This Train When It Slows Down, Seriously?

Look out! It is the train, panic has set in. We're freaking out as it's moving even faster towards us. It's so dark in here, the train doesn't even see us. We were all trying to

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Sandman: Death of the Endless

The Grim Reaper has been envisaged many times in literature and art, but never as fabulously as in Neil Gaiman's graphic novel 'Sandman'.

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Dragonriders of Pern Series

A series of more than 15 books written by Anne McCaffrey follows a number of valiant protagonists on their quest to rid their world of the diabolical foe, thread.

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Six of One Review

Six of One is a Book about Dolly meeting the six wives of Henry VIII. She learns a series of secrets that the wives took to their graves, but is it really a book worth buying?

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KZine Issue Eight: Review of January 2014 Issue

Eight genre stories grace the pages of issue eight of Kzine (January 2014). Steve Rogerson reviews them.

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Great Little Bathroom and Bedtime Book review

A book recommendation that Oprah may have overlooked. A tome for the throne.

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Interzone 250: Review of January-February 2014 Issue

The January-February 2014 issue of Interzone mixes science-fiction, fantasy, horror and comedy in its seven short stories. Steve Rogerson reviews the selection.

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The Divergent Trilogy

The post apocalyptic society series similar to "The Hunger Games", it is written by Veronica Roth, and just as good, in my opinion.

37% 4 5 JoHarrington

Sandman: Dream of the Endless

Morpheus (aka Dream) is the main protagonist of Neil Gaiman's amazing Sandman graphic novels. Discover why he's such a memorable character.

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Neil Gaiman's Sandman: Award-Winning Classic Graphic Novels

The Sandman graphic novels are arguably the best in the genre. After 25 years, new fans are still finding and gaping over them. Find out why I'm a huge fan.

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