5 Beowulf Essays

A series of essays on Beowulf that I wrote for my college class Survey of British Literature. more...


Danse Macabre, or the Dance of Death

Danse Macabre is an medieval allegorical theme especially prominent in art and poetry. It is the idea that in death, all human beings are equal, and that death takes them away in a wild dance. more...


The Life and Works of Thomas Carlyle

Thomas Carlyle was a very interesting figure in the history of English Literature. He is especially famous for the many books he wrote on the topic of social criticism. more...


H.P. Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos

H.P. Lovecraft is probably among one of the most original Science Fiction writers ever, and I am a huge fan of his work, ever since I first read one of his amazing short stories. more...