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The Road Not Taken: Parallel Narratives in The Remains of the Day

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Fred Bubbers

In Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel The Remains of the Day, it is 1956 and aging butler Stevens’ new American employer, Mr. Faraday, urges him to take some time off and offers him the use of his car. Faraday is leaving for … Continue reading →

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Creative Writing Assignment for the 9th Grade

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Fred Bubbers

Now that you’ve had some experience writing creatively by emulating other authors (“The Mockingbird in the Rye” and “After Hills Like White Elephants”) it’s time to try your hand at writing your own original story. You’ve read a number of … Continue reading →

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After the Fire

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Fred Bubbers

Originally published by The Oregon Literary Review “After the fire, the fire still burns, the heart grows older but never ever learns. The memories smolder and the soul always yearns. After the fire, the fire still burns.” – Pete Townshend … Continue reading →

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