Each week a different faculty member from the Comparative Literature Program at Rutgers will give a lecture on his or her field of specialization. Professors will discuss the meanings and functions of monster figures in several literary traditions. We will also ask ourselves what different cultures understand to be a monster or monstrous. When and why monsters may be perceived as humane? When and why are human beings seen as monstrous? .

The Blog devoted to teaching literature in Second Life. Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Communes in the American Literary tradition. Sorry for the confusion! A student of American Literature might be forgiven for feeling that the communes associated with it, especially Fruitlands. One of which, the Harmony Society.

The goals of Literature Alive! In Second Life was born in December 2006 as a voluntary effort and continues to exist on a voluntary basis. By working collaboratively with others, modeling virtual citizenship, and securing land grant and linden sponsors, Literature Alive! Has produced over 67 literary projects in Second Life. Literature Alive! Is built on the idea that information is worth sharing. All of the LA! Surviv.

I am an avid reader and book blogger who enjoys engaging in meaningful discussions. Much of my reading involves literary and contemporary fiction, but I love a well-written nonfiction or memoir. This blog is my attempt to reflect, record, and connect. Why did Joey hang himself? April 21, 2017.