by Yen Cabag |
Born in Scotland in 1850, Robert Louis Stevenson was one of the most influential figures in English literature. He grew up in a family of devout Presbyterians under the care of a nurse who was more religious, which led to an obsession with religion at a young age. ...
by Yen Cabag
One of the most famous names in classic literature, Charles Dickens is without a doubt one of the most influential writers of the Victorian era. In fact, the term “Dickensian” is even used to refer to anything that reminds us of his works! Most of us first...
by Cole Salao
You don’t need to dip more than a toe into the pond of horror literature before you come across the name H.P. Lovecraft, the guy who practically created the modern horror genre. For decades, his particular blend of weird fiction, dark fantasy, and gothic horror...
by Cole Salao
There’s a lot to love in Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series: wisecracks, adventures, and awesome powers—it’s a young reader’s dream! Though it’s aimed at a younger audience, the series has been a hit for a lot of adults, bringing a fresh...
by Cole Salao
When they’ve just started learning to read, most kids are attracted to picture books and other highly visual formats. That includes graphic novel, which are full-length stories told in a paneled and sequential graphic format. This type of literature is exploding...
by Yen Cabag
Well-loved by children everywhere for his Chronicles of Narnia series, Clives Staples Lewis actually wrote many other books, including nonfiction. Many of these are related to his Christian faith, and what is known as the field of apologetics. Lewis’...
