literary

In the beginning of the version of The Scarlet Letter I have, there is about 40 pages of author Nathaniel Hawthorne talking about...something. It doesn't seem to be part of the story about Hester Prynne. I am reading the book for school, so I'm wondering if it is necessary to even read the...

My friend is trying to publish a book and I am too. Who are some good literary agents? Thanks.

I'm trying to write a book review essay on the Scarlet Pimpernel as a placement test for a class I'm taking. The assignment says that i have to "Pick One Author theme that you saw played out over and over in the book, such as selfishness brings heartache or love is blind." and then the second...

Find an ironic literary work or film. Explain the "multivocal nature" of the irony in the work.? Chapter 26: Is He Serious? And Other Ironies Book: How To Read Literature Like A Professor by Thomas C. Foster

understanding symbol or pattern? please help!! I have to answer this question for a report on the book How to read literature like a professional

For example, say I'm using the schem of one of Poe's poems, but I'm using totally different words and the meaning is totally different. How do I give credit to Poe? Is it an adaptation? Rendition? What is the term for this?

...for you? I am getting the same rejection notice from literary agents that they are not the right agent for me.

I'm Sort of confused on what exactly are they. Just an example of a work of literature and an example of a literary device would be fine.

...novel 'Island'? I've looked and I haven't been able to find much on the intertubes. Can someone link me to a site where there are respectable criticisms? If you have one already found on 'Island' that would be immensely better!

What makes them so sick?

Just two sentences to start my essay with.....

costs of publishing? Or is that just something that is out-of-pocket for the author??? IF IT IS INDEED OUT OF POCKET, then is the publisher paid per book sold, or do they require a lump sum up front???

costs of publishing? Or is that just something that is out-of-pocket for the author??? IF IT IS INDEED OUT OF POCKET, then is the publisher paid per book sold, or do they require a lump sum up front???

I'm looking for a comprehensive book on literary theory and criticism which explains all the major theories. I need something that is easy to read and understand, straightforward and simple but at the same time not too reductionist. Not necessarily an anthology of critical essays but a book that...

I want to read a novel which is kind of typical for writing literary analysis. Not so difficult or not too boring would be nice.

Simile? metaphor Ty for any answers There is unrest in the forest, There is trouble with the trees, For the maples want more sunlight And the oaks ignore their please. The trouble with the maples, (And they're quite convinced they're right) They say the oaks are just too lofty And they grab...

I'm looking for an agent to represent along the lines of comedy, fiction, non-fiction. Yet all the agents I find on the internet seem more into these....how shall i say, "feminine" genres. So i have to ask, where are all the other ones?

...humor a wife's posterior? I love to smack my wife's posterior but she rebukes me. What to do? My wife was endowed by the Creator with what can perhaps be considered the juiciest, best formed posterior ever to grace a pair of designer jeans. I met her whilst drunk at Jean-Louis' Cabaret. No...

works for manhood? English is a dumb major. I always make A's on my papers, and all I do is rant about bs metaphors and hidden meanings of literary works. My mind is a little fried from focusing on physics and cal 3 and I thinks I wrote all I can for the states question. Please help!

I was just wondering if a novelist has control of their own exposure if they become famous. Is it at all possible to be as reclusive as say J.D. Salinger or Harper Lee in this day and age? Can an author refuse to do book signings, conferences, or even have their picture taken for the back on...