Victorian Literature

[close] Are you a feminist, interested in feminist history, interested in horror, or gothic literature? If you are interested in any of those, join this group. If you are interested in all of the above, you will love the female gothic. Female gothic literature is literature written by women that uses gothic worlds and settings to bring into question gender roles, expectations, and norms. The use of symbols and tropes is very significant in the female gothic. Traditional stories may have naively curious heroines, such as Mysteries of Upolpho. Other works such as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein play with character relations to show female struggles. There are layers and layers of depth to the female gothic, something worthy of endless conversations. Join this group to recommend female gothic literature, read some, or learn about the female gothic.

[close] Good day to you ladies and gents. I am hoping that soon this can be a unique and fanciful group of taleweavers. Everyone is welcome here,even if you just want to offer a critique occasionally and it will be family friendly! I would like it if people contributed whenever they can during the month,but I plan on keeping it pretty casual. This is however a poetry writing group so please keep that in mind. If you don't have time for another group but want to look everything is open to everyone who isn't a member. Feel free to peruse! I do prefer those comfortable with at least a beginner knowledge,maybe taken a class or two. I am quite particular about my poetry so don't be hurt if your poetry doesn't awe me. I will be nice regardless! Now then,go on and create your lovely words,my dears!

[close] Welcome to a collection of group knowledge, reference, and titillating fiction for the discerning Steam-punk. Our wonderful group archivist has created a reference list of books that may be useful to people for research, or simply getting immersed in a good yarn.

[close] Welcome to the Pickwick Club! This group is dedicated to reading, discussing, critiquing, and devouring the works of Charles Dickens.