Emma's EN-114 Blog

 Dear Mr. Hemingway,      I first read about you and your work last year, but it is only now that it truly makes sense to me. Your simple yet powerful writing style has helped me understand how much meaning can exist beneath the surface of a story. This year, I find myself appreciating the depth of your characters and the quiet strength they show. Your work has encouraged me to be more honest and thoughtful in my own writing. Thank you for leaving behind stories that continue to grow with readers over time.

Dear Carl Sandburg , I really enjoy reading your poetry because it is easier for me to understand than many other poems. Your words are simple but still very powerful. I like how you write about real people and everyday life. Your poems make reading poetry more fun for me. Thank you for writing poetry that readers like me can enjoy. Sincerely, Emma

Dear Gertrude Stein , I’m a high school student reading your work, and I honestly don’t understand why you write the way you do. When I read lines like “a rose is a rose is a rose,” I feel like I’m missing something important, like there’s a secret meaning everyone else gets except me. Your sentences sometimes feel repetitive and confusing, and I’m not sure if I’m supposed to focus on the sound, the rhythm, or the actual meaning of the words. Did you want readers to slow down and think differently, or were you trying to break the normal rules of writing on purpose? I really want to understand your style better, but right now it just makes my brain feel scrambled and curious at the same time.