In the summertime, the mountains of Franklin can be seen a good stretch from the outskirts of town. Bass fill the river to the brim, and the water is a clear blue, the type of blue which makes a guy think he can look right through it and into the ground yonder. The sunlight dances … Continue reading Franklin Storms: An Extract
'The writer can choose what he writes about but he cannot choose what he is able to make live' - Flannery O'Connor The Southern Gothic genre is one of the most interesting literary genres out there. It tackles the grotesque and the deeply disturbing, and is home to the damaged, and often unhinged protagonist. Commonly … Continue reading 5 Must-Read Southern Gothics
'So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past' As cliché as it may be to declare, The Great Gatsby is a timeless piece of literature, and a novel that everyone must read at least once in their lifetime, no matter their circumstance or situation. From his spectacular imagery, to … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Read and Love The Great Gatsby
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