E. Nicolson

As a mother of three and a grandmother of two I have learned to accept the unexpected and thus now find myself with odd clumps of time to devote to a lifetime love of writing. This pastime has followed me through many moves between the Atlantic and Pacific as well as a six year aside in Europe. And while publication has been scattered at best, it doesn't seem to squelch the desire to put pen to paper or finger to key. Its mystery is perhaps best described by Truman Capote who said "To me, the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it's about, but the inner music that words make."

My latest venture is into the world of Kindle and Smashwords.

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Frankenstein’s Creature and the Romantic Period

From 1785 to 1830 the Romantic Period spawned literature and writers who continue to touch our time. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein illustrates the Romantic age of new beginnings where anything seemed possible, and when traditions were challenged....

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An Exploration of Ma’at Through Ancient Egyptian History

Like Ma’at, Egypt’s history is marked by duality. From the ancient Egyptians’ philosophies to their politics, the theme of duality is played out time after time. Through it they united diverse cultures, and its recognition helped to create a...

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Jane Austen and the Reality of Marriage

  According to Jane Austen’s letters, she was generally in favour of basing a marriage on love. Yet she also recognises the realities of the nineteenth century  where women were often faced with poverty if they did not marry. By taking some of...

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Ba'al's Influence on YHWH

  A study of the relationship between Ba’al of the Canaanites and YHWH of the Israelites needs to be examined from two perspectives: Biblical tradition and scientific evaluation through available archaeological data. The cultures of the...

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Medea by Euripides: A Unique Treatment

  The myths of Ancient Greece abound with varying tales concerning Medea which both vilify and victimise her, yet two constants follow her mythology. She is credited with helping Jason retrieve the Golden Fleece, and she is always portrayed as a...

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Early Christian Martyrs

"The blood of the martyrs is a seed.” Like the stands of DNA which take a seed on its journey to becoming a plant, we are faced with many facets involved in the creation and growth of martyrdom.

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  The Great Chain of Being: Themes of Order in Shakespeare's Plays

  11 months ago

  What is the Great Chain of Being, and how is it incorporated into the works of Shakespeare? This analysis includes examples from "Much Ado About Nothing" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

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  Ghosts & Demons

  Ghosts of the 1917 Halifax Explosion

  14 years ago

    Many ghosts have been reported in Halifax Nova Scotia since Colonel Cornwallis and 2600 settlers climbed upon its shores in 1749. Perhaps some of the more intriguing stories are a direct result of the explosion of 1917. A head in silhouette on...

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  Frankenstein’s Monster: Revolutionary and Relevant

  11 months ago

  Frankenstein’s monster is steeped in symbolism. The creature represents not only the manipulation of the natural world but also the complexities of Mary Shelley's era.

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  The Works of William Shakespeare

  The Problem With Othello

  10 years ago

    Although a confident and masterful general, Othello is unable to cultivate the fundamentals of a healthy psyche. While jealousy is obviously present in the character of Othello, it is only a symptom of other underlying factors. From deprecation...

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  History of Egypt & Mesopotamia

  An Exploration of Ma’at Through Ancient Egyptian Literature

  9 years ago

    Known as a concept encompassing the qualities of order, balance and justice and as an anthropomorphic goddess, Ma’at embodies a duality typifying ancient Egypt.  As found in the literature of the periods, Ma’at underwent changes  from the...