Tag Archives: Shakespeare

Protecting Pop’s Pilloried Plagiarists

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Charlie Clissitt

It’s the sincerest form of flattery, and it’s not going away, but imitation as a means of creation does not enjoy the acceptance it once did. What once was homage is now plagiarism. Guest Weekling Charlie Clissitt goes to bat for practitioners of the age-old art of looking over the shoulders of giants. Continue reading →

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The 50 Greatest Unrequited Love Stories Ever

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Lisa A. Phillips

The perfect Valentine: Lisa A. Phillips curates the 50 greatest (most heart-rending?) unrequited love stories ever. Continue reading →

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What We Talk About When We Talk About Sex (In Fiction)

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Sean Murphy

Writing about sex is like engaging in sex: it’s hard. Except when it’s not hard enough. Continue reading →

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The Surprising Legacy of Choose Your Own Adventure Books

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Patrick Wensink

How Choose Your Own Adventure books have shaped current culture. Patrick Wensink uncovers multiple endings. Continue reading →

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The Sun Always Shines on TV

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Alex Clark

In which Alex Clark ponders the problems of planning your couch-life Continue reading →

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