Prof. Eleanor Hayes

Explore the profound metaphors, imagery, and symbolism in Walt Whitmans O Captain! My Captain!, analyzing how he mourns Abraham Lincoln through the lens of a maritime victory.

Explore the literary connection between Aesops Fables and biblical parables. This analysis examines the craft of the fable, the distinction between moralism and redemption, and the enduring legacy of Aesop.

A guide to the Classic Starts book series, exploring how these adaptations use elevated vocabulary and diverse genres to prepare young readers for the literary canon.

Explore the diverse landscape of Revolutionary War historical fiction, from epic political biographies and spy thrillers to subversive Loyalist perspectives and speculative what if histories.

Explore the enduring power of Aesops Fables. This in-depth analysis examines key themes like deception, social status, and survival through a literary lens.

Explore the rich landscape of Christian historical fiction, from the epic scale of Ben Hur to modern feminist retellings of biblical matriarchs and character-driven epics.

Explore the literary history and psychological depth of Aesops The Fox and the Grapes, from its origins to its impact on language and art.

Explore the masterful use of literary devices in Edgar Allan Poes The Cask of Amontillado, analyzing how irony, symbolism, and an unreliable narrator create a descent into horror.