I’m a pretentious writer (and published author), so of course I have an opinion or two on literature. By some definitions, I’m also a bit of a trash reader – while I appreciate the great pieces of literature, I’m also fond of pop lit like Stephen King and Neil Gaiman. Literature helps shape our world, and being popular or strange doesn’t limit a work’s potential greatness. As such, this section includes musings on literature in all forms, from the works of Shakespeare and Byron to pulp sci-fi and the type of novels you find in the bargain bin.
- Fairy Tale Protagonists are the Real Monsters: As much as Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Snow White go through, their vengeance is still horrifying.
- Frog is a Dream-Stealing Monster That Must be Stopped!: An examination of the chilling psychological horror inside A Year with Frog and Toad.
- How the Grinch Promoted Animal Cruelty: So, uh…what’s up with the pet situation in Whoville?
- Library Patron Pushes for Dr. Seuss to be Banned for Violence: And I agree!
- The Strange Tale of Little Red Riding Hood: How an innocent girl became a serial killer thanks to some overly convoluted plans.
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