literature

24 Timeless Henry David Thoreau Quotes That’ll Change Your Worldview

While born centuries ago, Henry David Thoreau’s views are far from antiquated. The philosopher-poet believed that all people are inherently good, and that organized religion and politics offered themselves as major sources of corruption. His master work, Walden, solidified his place among the great poets of history, and served as...

By Erin Kelly • Jul 11, 2016

24 Timeless Henry David Thoreau Quotes That’ll Change Your Worldview

While born centuries ago, Henry David Thoreau’s views are far from antiquated. The philosopher-poet believed that all people are inherently good, and that organized religion and politics offered themselves as major sources of corruption. His master work, Walden, solidified his place among the great poets of history, and served as...

By Erin Kelly • July 11, 2016

15 Leaves Of Grass Quotes That Will Inspire The Next Walt Whitman

The poems in Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass constitute a connected series representing the poet’s philosophy of life and humanity. Whitman wrote, revised and added to the book throughout his life, publishing the final edition only months before his death in 1892. Leaves of Grass was highly controversial during its...

By John Kuroski • Jul 3, 2016

15 Leaves Of Grass Quotes That Will Inspire The Next Walt Whitman

The poems in Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass constitute a connected series representing the poet’s philosophy of life and humanity. Whitman wrote, revised and added to the book throughout his life, publishing the final edition only months before his death in 1892. Leaves of Grass was highly controversial during its...

By John Kuroski • July 3, 2016

17 Great Gatsby Quotes You Need To Read

Relive the glitz, glamour, and despair of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic with these Great Gatsby quotes.

By Savannah Cox • Jun 15, 2016

17 Great Gatsby Quotes You Need To Read

Relive the glitz, glamour, and despair of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic with these Great Gatsby quotes.

By Savannah Cox • June 15, 2016

The Dark Side Of Beloved Children’s Books And Their Authors

The troubling truth about the authors behind your favorite children's books will leave you wondering why they are still so beloved.

By Elisabeth Sherman • May 31, 2016

The Dark Side Of Beloved Children’s Books And Their Authors

The troubling truth about the authors behind your favorite children's books will leave you wondering why they are still so beloved.

By Elisabeth Sherman • May 31, 2016

The Time Dr. Seuss Made The Seven Lady Godivas — A Picture Book Filled With Naked Ladies

The Seven Lady Godivas, Dr. Seuss' forgotten adult book, was filled to the brim with naked women, peeping toms, and much, much more.

By Nickolaus Hines • Mar 2, 2016

The Time Dr. Seuss Made The Seven Lady Godivas — A Picture Book Filled With Naked Ladies

The Seven Lady Godivas, Dr. Seuss' forgotten adult book, was filled to the brim with naked women, peeping toms, and much, much more.

By Nickolaus Hines • March 2, 2016

The Strange Life (And Even Stranger Death) Of Edgar Allan Poe

As these eerie Edgar Allan Poe facts reveal many elements of the gothic writer's life were just as mysterious and intriguing as his work.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 19, 2016

The Strange Life (And Even Stranger Death) Of Edgar Allan Poe

As these eerie Edgar Allan Poe facts reveal many elements of the gothic writer's life were just as mysterious and intriguing as his work.

By Erin Kelly • January 19, 2016

The Disturbing Truth Behind The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales

While Walt Disney brought us some of our most beloved children's stories, the original Brothers Grimm fairy tales are definitely not for kids.

By Savannah Cox • Mar 22, 2014

The Disturbing Truth Behind The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales

While Walt Disney brought us some of our most beloved children's stories, the original Brothers Grimm fairy tales are definitely not for kids.

By Savannah Cox • March 22, 2014