Megan Summers
Contributing Writer
At The Sand Beach in Port Royal, SC. - Megan Summers
I graduated from the University of South Carolina at Beaufort with a BA in English Language and Literature in 2008. I've worked in public libraries, in public schools, and as an online writing tutor. I spent 2010 serving as an AmeriCorps*VISTA in Northern California. I am interested in art, music, literature, film, and culture. I am also a creative writer, and published a literary journal called The Pen with other students at my university.
Latest Articles
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Plantagenet Blood in Act I of Richard II
Shakespeare's play about the last of the main-line Plantagenet kings deals with shifting moods about the monarchy in medieval England.
Apr 24, 2011
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Great Comedy Shows Available on YouTube
YouTube offers a wide array of skits from some of the best comedy shows that have been, or are, on TV.
Apr 22, 2011
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The Power of Imagery in Terence Malick's "Days of Heaven"
Considered one of the most beautiful films ever made, Terence Malick's period piece "Days of Heaven" is like a painting come to life.
Apr 22, 2011
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Poets on Poetry
Writing poetry can be a nebulous art form, and these words from different poets show how many variegated concepts are involved in the composition process.
Mar 3, 2011
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Books and Films Inpsired by the Post-Punk Movement
The post-punk music movement inspired a wide array of books and films dealing directly and indirectly with underground music scenes of the 1970s and 1980s.
Mar 3, 2011
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Solipsism in Gass's "In the Heart of the Heart of the Country"
William H. Gass's "In the Heart of the Heart of the County" deals with problems of perspective in the postmodern world.
Mar 3, 2011
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10 Controversial Films Released by Criterion
These are some of the most controversial films released by Criterion. Some were banned in their home countries, while others were discredited by critics.
Feb 14, 2011
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Belief in Flannery O'Connor's "Good Country People"
O'Connor's short story deals with ideas of belief, superiority, and relationships.
Feb 14, 2011
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Obscurity in the Poetry of John Ashbery
American poet John Ashbery's diverse poetic styles lend themselves to a great deal of obscurity.
Feb 2, 2011
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Jean-Michel Basquiat's Horn Players
Basquiat's famous triptych of jazz musicians is a result of Neo-Expressionistic ideas, pop culture, and personal experiences.
Feb 1, 2011
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