Lit Guides
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The All American Slurp | Summary & Analysis
The All-American Slurp by Lensey Namioka narrates the story of a Chinese family who recently immigrated to America and their experiences navigating American…
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The Minority Report | Summary & Analysis
The Minority Report by Philip K. Dick is a science fiction that deals with the fine line that exists between a government…
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Analysis of Homing by Liz Berry
‘Homing‘ by Liz Berry is a deeply evocative poem that explores themes of language, identity, and the longing for one’s roots. Through…
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Penny in the Dust | Summary & Analysis
Penny in the Dust by Ernest Buckler is a moving tale that sensitively navigates across the nuances of a father…
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Lather and Nothing Else Summary
Colombian journalist Hernando Tellez’ widely read short story “Lather and Nothing Else”, originally titled “Espuma y nada más” in Spanish,…
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Body Ritual among the Nacirema Summary
Body Ritual Among the Nacirema is a satirical essay written by Horace Miner in 1956. The essay describes the peculiar…
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St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves Summary
“St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves” by Karen Russell is a collection of short stories written by the…
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Checking Out Me History Analysis
The poem Checking Out Me History by John Agard is a powerful verse first published in his collection Half Caste (2005).…
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Against Interpretation | Summary and Analysis
Susan Sontag was an American author primarily known for her philosophical and literary essays that contributed to the canon of American…
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The Snow Queen Summary and Analysis
First published in 1844, “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen is a fairy tale divided into seven separate short…
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