I have some exciting posts lined up, but over the past few days, I’ve taken a bold step into the world of fiction writing. After much deliberation, I’ve drafted a synopsis, a plot outline complete with a climactic twist, and a summary of the ending for a novel I’m determined to bring to life. I’ve … Continue reading Loyalty: Briton Rivière (1869)
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Merrylegs
Merrylegs, the diminutive, doting dog in Dickens’ Hard Times, is one of those characters who, though small in stature, lingers in the mind like a stubborn piece of fluff on a dark coat. Now, I confess, when I first read the novel, I didn’t pay Merrylegs much attention. After all, when set against the likes of … Continue reading Merrylegs