Verlyn Flieger

making monsters meaningful, part 2

Posted on October 19, 2015 by kentonkilgore

Previously, I had discussed what it is about monsters that (when done correctly), they frighten us. And though you and I could sit here for hours and name numerous monsters from film, literature, myths, and legends, there are really only two types. Only two? Stephen King, in his under-appreciated treatise Continue reading making monsters meaningful, part 2→

teacher appreciation: verlyn flieger

Posted on August 27, 2013 by kentonkilgore

In honor of the kids going back to school, this will be the first of several posts about the great teachers I was fortunate enough to have in my academic career. To kick things off, let me tell you about Professor Verlyn Flieger. Back in the mid-1980’s, as a young English Continue reading teacher appreciation: verlyn flieger→