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Speak Now (Taylor's Version) Songs for Shakespearean Tragedies

Speak Now (Taylor's Version) Songs for Shakespearean Tragedies

Fact checking (and urban legends!)

Fact checking (and urban legends!)

The Vanishing Hitchhiker

The Vanishing Hitchhiker

Fairies & Elves in Folklore

Fairies & Elves in Folklore

Ballads About Fairies and Elves

Ballads About Fairies and Elves

The Singing Bone vs. The Twa Sisters

The Singing Bone vs. The Twa Sisters

Ballads About Graveyard Plants

Ballads About Graveyard Plants

Ballads About Ghosts

Ballads About Ghosts

Ballads About Clever Women

Ballads About Clever Women

I watched the live action Little Mermaid

I watched the live action Little Mermaid

Ballads About Mermaids & Water Spirits

Ballads About Mermaids & Water Spirits

What makes adaptations of public domain works different?

What makes adaptations of public domain works different?

Aquatic Horses in Folklore

Aquatic Horses in Folklore

Ten Tragic Fairy Tales

Ten Tragic Fairy Tales

Symbolism in Popular Media: The Little Mermaid

Symbolism in Popular Media: The Little Mermaid

Catching up on the Classics: The Little Mermaid

Catching up on the Classics: The Little Mermaid

Top 10 Lesser-Known Sherlock Holmes Stories

Top 10 Lesser-Known Sherlock Holmes Stories

Catching up on the Classics: The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Catching up on the Classics: The Murders in the Rue Morgue

Sherlock Holmes Movies vs. TV Shows

Sherlock Holmes Movies vs. TV Shows

Five Misconceptions About Sherlock Holmes

Five Misconceptions About Sherlock Holmes

Dr. Watson in Sherlock Holmes Adaptations

Dr. Watson in Sherlock Holmes Adaptations

When Adaptations Split the Story

When Adaptations Split the Story

Books vs. Movies - Harry Potter

Books vs. Movies - Harry Potter

Catching up on the Classics: The Picture of Dorian Gray

Catching up on the Classics: The Picture of Dorian Gray

When Adaptations Change the Characters' Ages

When Adaptations Change the Characters' Ages

Books vs. Movies - Jurassic Park

Books vs. Movies - Jurassic Park

When Adaptations Change the Ending

When Adaptations Change the Ending

Comparing Three Adaptations of Persuasion

Comparing Three Adaptations of Persuasion

Symbolism in Popular Media: Rose (Beauty & the Beast)

Symbolism in Popular Media: Rose (Beauty & the Beast)

Symbolism in Popular Media: Diamond Necklace (Titanic)

Symbolism in Popular Media: Diamond Necklace (Titanic)

Symbolism in Popular Media: Colors (Star Wars)

Symbolism in Popular Media: Colors (Star Wars)

Symbolism in Popular Media: Quidditch (Harry Potter)

Symbolism in Popular Media: Quidditch (Harry Potter)

Symbolism in Popular Media: Fire (The Hunger Games)

Symbolism in Popular Media: Fire (The Hunger Games)

New Video Series: Symbolism in Popular Media

New Video Series: Symbolism in Popular Media

"Fantastic Beasts" from Classical Mythology

"Fantastic Beasts" from Classical Mythology

Catching up on the Classics: Gilgamesh

Catching up on the Classics: Gilgamesh

Three Ancient Greek myths that would be easier to make child-friendly than Hercules

Three Ancient Greek myths that would be easier to make child-friendly than Hercules

Disney's Hercules vs. Actual Greek Mythology

Disney's Hercules vs. Actual Greek Mythology

Taylor Swift Songs for Characters from Greek Mythology

Taylor Swift Songs for Characters from Greek Mythology

Mermaids and Sirens

Mermaids and Sirens

The Outsider's Point of View in Fantasy

The Outsider's Point of View in Fantasy

Why is the Hero's Journey so popular in fantasy?

Why is the Hero's Journey so popular in fantasy?

Catching up on the Classics: The Nutcracker

Catching up on the Classics: The Nutcracker

Painting a Book Quote Christmas Ornament

Painting a Book Quote Christmas Ornament

What I Would Change About Ravenclaw

What I Would Change About Ravenclaw

What I Would Change About Slytherin

What I Would Change About Slytherin

What I Would Change About Hufflepuff

What I Would Change About Hufflepuff

NaNoWriMo - How Did It Go?

NaNoWriMo - How Did It Go?

Three Things I Would Change About Hogwarts

Three Things I Would Change About Hogwarts

My Favorite Fairy Tales Without Disney Movies (Part 4/4)

My Favorite Fairy Tales Without Disney Movies (Part 4/4)

The Hero's Journey in Once Upon a Time Season 1

The Hero's Journey in Once Upon a Time Season 1

So I watched Disenchanted ...

So I watched Disenchanted ...

My Favorite Fairy Tales Without Disney Movies (Part 3/4)

My Favorite Fairy Tales Without Disney Movies (Part 3/4)

Catching up on the Classics: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Catching up on the Classics: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

My Favorite Fairy Tales Without Disney Movies (Part 2/4)

My Favorite Fairy Tales Without Disney Movies (Part 2/4)

Songs from Midnights that Remind Me of Fictional Characters

Songs from Midnights that Remind Me of Fictional Characters

My Favorite Fairy Tales Without Disney Movies (Part 1/4)

My Favorite Fairy Tales Without Disney Movies (Part 1/4)

Making a Mask Inspired by a King Arthur Character

Making a Mask Inspired by a King Arthur Character

I'm doing NaNoWriMo again!

I'm doing NaNoWriMo again!

Catching up on the Classics: The Crucible

Catching up on the Classics: The Crucible

Why I (Sometimes) Write By Hand

Why I (Sometimes) Write By Hand

What is Symbolism?

What is Symbolism?

My Favorite Obscure King Arthur Characters

My Favorite Obscure King Arthur Characters

NaNoWriMo Hack: 5,000 Word Saturdays

NaNoWriMo Hack: 5,000 Word Saturdays

Genre Spotlight: Historical Fiction | What is Historical Fiction?

Genre Spotlight: Historical Fiction | What is Historical Fiction?

Names in Jane Austen's Novels

Names in Jane Austen's Novels

What Makes a Good Adaptation?

What Makes a Good Adaptation?

In Defense of Mansfield Park

In Defense of Mansfield Park

Let's Talk About Banned Books Week

Let's Talk About Banned Books Week

An Accomplished Woman ...

An Accomplished Woman ...

Why is Mansfield Park so widely disliked?

Why is Mansfield Park so widely disliked?

What was the Regency?

What was the Regency?

Best Sibling Relationships in Jane Austen

Best Sibling Relationships in Jane Austen

Toxic Friendships in Jane Austen's Novels

Toxic Friendships in Jane Austen's Novels

A Less Stressful Finals Week Begins NOW!

A Less Stressful Finals Week Begins NOW!

Tragedy, Comedy, and History

Tragedy, Comedy, and History

How to Email Your College Professors

How to Email Your College Professors

Much Ado About Pride & Prejudice

Much Ado About Pride & Prejudice

What is a Credit Hour? | College Workload Expectations

What is a Credit Hour? | College Workload Expectations

Catching up on the Classics: Measure for Measure

Catching up on the Classics: Measure for Measure

How To Make the Most of Required Reading for School

How To Make the Most of Required Reading for School

Ten Awesome Women from Shakespeare

Ten Awesome Women from Shakespeare

I Did Camp NaNoWriMo

I Did Camp NaNoWriMo

I Started a Second YouTube Channel!

I Started a Second YouTube Channel!

Foil Characters in Les Misérables

Foil Characters in Les Misérables

The Two French Words for "You" in Les Misérables

The Two French Words for "You" in Les Misérables

Jane Austen Fan Reviews Persuasion (2022)

Jane Austen Fan Reviews Persuasion (2022)

Is Les Misérables About the French Revolution?

Is Les Misérables About the French Revolution?

This Les Misérables Translation Error Drives Me Crazy

This Les Misérables Translation Error Drives Me Crazy

Which Les Mis Translation Should You Read?

Which Les Mis Translation Should You Read?

Catching up on the Classics: Les Misérables

Catching up on the Classics: Les Misérables

Classics for Star Trek Fans | Book Recommendations

Classics for Star Trek Fans | Book Recommendations

Six Awesome Science Fiction Topics (That Aren't Space Travel)

Six Awesome Science Fiction Topics (That Aren't Space Travel)

"Lord, what fools these mortals be!" - #amidsummernightsdream Act 3, Scene 2 #shakespeare #shorts

"Lord, what fools these mortals be!" - #amidsummernightsdream Act 3, Scene 2 #shakespeare #shorts

Midsummer and Twelfth Night | Holidays in Shakespeare

Midsummer and Twelfth Night | Holidays in Shakespeare

Shakespeare References in Star Trek

Shakespeare References in Star Trek

What is Science Fantasy? | Differences between Hard Sci-Fi, Soft Sci-Fi, and Fantasy

What is Science Fantasy? | Differences between Hard Sci-Fi, Soft Sci-Fi, and Fantasy

Genre Spotlight: Science Fiction | What is Science Fiction?

Genre Spotlight: Science Fiction | What is Science Fiction?

Is Jurassic Park Science Fiction?

Is Jurassic Park Science Fiction?

Catching up on the Classics: Jurassic Park

Catching up on the Classics: Jurassic Park

The Hero's Journey in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

The Hero's Journey in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

What is dystopian fiction NOT?

What is dystopian fiction NOT?

Dystopian Classics You Should Read (Based on Your Favorite YA Dystopian Novels)

Dystopian Classics You Should Read (Based on Your Favorite YA Dystopian Novels)

Is Star Wars Dystopian Fiction?

Is Star Wars Dystopian Fiction?

Genre Spotlight: Dystopian | What is Dystopian fiction?

Genre Spotlight: Dystopian | What is Dystopian fiction?

Death of the Author | Does the Author's Intent Matter?

Death of the Author | Does the Author's Intent Matter?

Why are there so many YA dystopian love triangles?

Why are there so many YA dystopian love triangles?

The Biggest Difference between Dystopian Classics and Modern Bestsellers

The Biggest Difference between Dystopian Classics and Modern Bestsellers

Catching Up on the Classics: 1984

Catching Up on the Classics: 1984

Helmets, Masks, and Disguises in Star Wars

Helmets, Masks, and Disguises in Star Wars

Five Reasons I Love Reading Shakespeare

Five Reasons I Love Reading Shakespeare

Did Shakespeare Speak Old English?

Did Shakespeare Speak Old English?

my favorite #shakespeare character #shorts

my favorite #shakespeare character #shorts

Painting a Romeo & Juliet Masquerade Mask

Painting a Romeo & Juliet Masquerade Mask

Catching up on the Classics: Antony & Cleopatra

Catching up on the Classics: Antony & Cleopatra

Which Shakespeare play should you read? (based on your favorite modern genre)

Which Shakespeare play should you read? (based on your favorite modern genre)

Taylor Swift Songs for Shakespeare Couples

Taylor Swift Songs for Shakespeare Couples

"Exit, pursued by a bear" #shakespeare #shorts

"Exit, pursued by a bear" #shakespeare #shorts

What Is Iambic Pentameter?

What Is Iambic Pentameter?

"I cannot heave my heart into my mouth" #shakespeare #shorts #kinglear Act I Scene I #cordelia

"I cannot heave my heart into my mouth" #shakespeare #shorts #kinglear Act I Scene I #cordelia

Making wands for the founders of Hogwarts

Making wands for the founders of Hogwarts

Inspired by Shakespeare: Five Macbeth Allusions in Popular Modern Stories

Inspired by Shakespeare: Five Macbeth Allusions in Popular Modern Stories

If you like Harry Potter, you should read these classics

If you like Harry Potter, you should read these classics

My Hogwarts House

My Hogwarts House

Catching up on the Classics: The Lord of the Rings

Catching up on the Classics: The Lord of the Rings

Making a Ravenclaw Tie

Making a Ravenclaw Tie

Genre Spotlight: Young Adult

Genre Spotlight: Young Adult

"All hail #macbeth that shalt be king hereafter" #shakespeare #shorts

"All hail #macbeth that shalt be king hereafter" #shakespeare #shorts

Madam Pince | librarians in fiction

Madam Pince | librarians in fiction

Why Does Everyone Hate Umbridge?

Why Does Everyone Hate Umbridge?

Hero's Journey Character Archetypes

Hero's Journey Character Archetypes

Making a Harry Potter Style Wand

Making a Harry Potter Style Wand

Taylor Swift Songs for Jane Austen Couples | Persuasion, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Mansfield Park

Taylor Swift Songs for Jane Austen Couples | Persuasion, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Mansfield Park

Taylor Swift Songs for Jane Austen Couples | Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility

Taylor Swift Songs for Jane Austen Couples | Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility

Should Mr. Collins have married Mary Bennet? │Pride and Prejudice

Should Mr. Collins have married Mary Bennet? │Pride and Prejudice

Sonnet 116 #shakespeare #shorts Happy #valentinesday !

Sonnet 116 #shakespeare #shorts Happy #valentinesday !

Nineteenth Century Love Letter │Using Tea to Age Paper

Nineteenth Century Love Letter │Using Tea to Age Paper

Top 5 Best Jane Austen Couples

Top 5 Best Jane Austen Couples

Jane Austen for Beginners

Jane Austen for Beginners

Catching up on the Classics: Sanditon

Catching up on the Classics: Sanditon

Hero's Journey: Return with Elixir

Hero's Journey: Return with Elixir

"A sad tale's best for winter" #shakespeare #shorts

"A sad tale's best for winter" #shakespeare #shorts

Catching Up on the Classics: The Great Gatsby

Catching Up on the Classics: The Great Gatsby

Hero's Journey: The Road Back

Hero's Journey: The Road Back

"To Be or Not To Be" #hamlet #shakespeare #shorts

"To Be or Not To Be" #hamlet #shakespeare #shorts

Hero's Journey: Ordeal & Reward

Hero's Journey: Ordeal & Reward

What Can You Do With a Liberal Arts Major? | Career Planning, Graduate School, Jobs

What Can You Do With a Liberal Arts Major? | Career Planning, Graduate School, Jobs

Hero's Journey: The Road of Trials

Hero's Journey: The Road of Trials

The book was better ... #harrypotter #halfbloodprince astronomy tower scene

The book was better ... #harrypotter #halfbloodprince astronomy tower scene

Hero's Journey: The Ordinary World

Hero's Journey: The Ordinary World

"If music be the food of love, play on" #twelfthnight #shakespeare #shorts

"If music be the food of love, play on" #twelfthnight #shakespeare #shorts

Genre Spotlight: Fantasy

Genre Spotlight: Fantasy

My Goals for 2022

My Goals for 2022

Make the most of your book budget

Make the most of your book budget

I got so many books for Christmas! #shorts #books #booktube #christmas

I got so many books for Christmas! #shorts #books #booktube #christmas

"Ever 'gainst that season comes" #shakespeare #christmas #hamlet #shorts

"Ever 'gainst that season comes" #shakespeare #christmas #hamlet #shorts

Catching Up on the Classics: A Christmas Carol

Catching Up on the Classics: A Christmas Carol

"Friends, Romans, Countrymen" #shakespeare #shorts #juliuscaesar #idesofmarch

"Friends, Romans, Countrymen" #shakespeare #shorts #juliuscaesar #idesofmarch

Are the Chronicles of Narnia an Allegory?

Are the Chronicles of Narnia an Allegory?

Classic Literature for Beginners

Classic Literature for Beginners

"Rosemary for Remembrance" #shakespeare #shorts #hamlet #ophelia

"Rosemary for Remembrance" #shakespeare #shorts #hamlet #ophelia

Four Types of Writer's Block (And How to Fix Them!)

Four Types of Writer's Block (And How to Fix Them!)

Five Tips for Finals Week

Five Tips for Finals Week

"Full Fathom Five" #shakespeare #shorts #thetempest #tempest

"Full Fathom Five" #shakespeare #shorts #thetempest #tempest

My First NaNoWriMo - How Did It Go?

My First NaNoWriMo - How Did It Go?

How to make studying for finals into a game

How to make studying for finals into a game

"Wherefore Art Thou Romeo?" #shakespeare #shorts #romeoandjuliet

"Wherefore Art Thou Romeo?" #shakespeare #shorts #romeoandjuliet

I Won NaNoWriMo!!! #nanowrimo #shorts

I Won NaNoWriMo!!! #nanowrimo #shorts

What is an Allusion?

What is an Allusion?

Explaining the Hero's Journey

Explaining the Hero's Journey

NaNoWriMo Week 3 Update

NaNoWriMo Week 3 Update

Cliffhangers │To be continued ...

Cliffhangers │To be continued ...

Finding the Theme of a Book

Finding the Theme of a Book

#NaNoWriMo Week 2 Update - over halfway done! #shorts

#NaNoWriMo Week 2 Update - over halfway done! #shorts

Suspension of Disbelief

Suspension of Disbelief

Foil Characters: Two Sides of a Coin

Foil Characters: Two Sides of a Coin

#NaNoWriMo Week 1 Update #shorts

#NaNoWriMo Week 1 Update #shorts

Plot Diagram Explained

Plot Diagram Explained

I'm Doing NaNoWriMo 2021!

I'm Doing NaNoWriMo 2021!

Ghosts, Zombies, and Vampires: The Undead in Fiction

Ghosts, Zombies, and Vampires: The Undead in Fiction

Genre Spotlight: Vampires

Genre Spotlight: Vampires

Catching up on the Classics: Dracula

Catching up on the Classics: Dracula

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY About Fairy Tales? Wrap Up

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY About Fairy Tales? Wrap Up

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY About Fairy Tales? Part 7

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY About Fairy Tales? Part 7

What is Foreshadowing?

What is Foreshadowing?

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY about Fairy Tales? Part 6

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY about Fairy Tales? Part 6

Top Ten WORST Jane Austen Suitors

Top Ten WORST Jane Austen Suitors

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY About Fairy Tales? Part 5

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY About Fairy Tales? Part 5

Classic Literature: Frequently Searched Questions

Classic Literature: Frequently Searched Questions

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY About Fairy Tales? Part 4

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY About Fairy Tales? Part 4

Genre Spotlight: Mystery

Genre Spotlight: Mystery

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY about Fairy Tales? Part 3

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY about Fairy Tales? Part 3

Catching up on the Classics: A Study in Scarlet

Catching up on the Classics: A Study in Scarlet

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY About Fairy Tales? Part 2

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY About Fairy Tales? Part 2

How to Make Friends in College (Even in a Pandemic!)

How to Make Friends in College (Even in a Pandemic!)

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY About Fairy Tales? Part 1

Was Once Upon a Time REALLY About Fairy Tales? Part 1

Marrying Mr. Darcy - Tips for Two Players

Marrying Mr. Darcy - Tips for Two Players

Why Protagonist & Antagonist are NOT the same as Hero & Villain

Why Protagonist & Antagonist are NOT the same as Hero & Villain

Top 10 Tips for New College Students

Top 10 Tips for New College Students

Four Tips to Get Past the Blank Page and Start Writing

Four Tips to Get Past the Blank Page and Start Writing