Where the classics meet modern, short-form mediums.
Educational projects in development by Brian Sproule.

"A home without books is like a body without a soul." — Cicero

Our Mission

Educator curated, AI powered learning

We're revolutionizing literary education by combining gamification, multi-modal learning, and intelligent teaching tools to transform how students experience classic works - building critical thinking and cultural literacy while providing teachers with powerful tools that streamline lesson planning, classroom management, and student analytics.

"The unexamined life is not worth living"

— Socrates

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Current Challenges

📅Weekly Global Challenges

Speed Reading Sprint

2/3 days

Read 15 pages daily for 3 consecutive days

Character Analysis

2/3 tasks

Complete 3 character analysis exercises

Theme Hunter

1/4 themes

Identify and analyze 4 recurring themes

📋Your Assigned Challenges

Moby Dick Analysis

Due: 3 days

Analyze chapters 15-20 for symbolism

Essay Writing

Due: 1 week

1000-word essay on character development

Forum Participation

Ongoing

Participate in 5 Socratic discussions

⚔️Ongoing Arena Tournaments

Moby Dick Boss Battle

Live Now

32 participants • Final exam challenge

🔥 Leaderboard: #72h 15m left

Literary Trivia Clash

Starting Soon

18 participants • Quick-fire questions

⚡ Speed RoundStarts in 45m

Character Duel Arena

Weekly

Debate character motivations & actions

🗡️ 1v1 DebatesJoin Queue

👥Active Study Groups

Moby Dick Scholars

5 members • Next meeting: Tomorrow

+2

Classic Literature Club

12 members • Weekly discussions

+9

Essay Writing Workshop

8 members • Peer reviews

+5

📅Weekly Global Challenges

Speed Reading Sprint

2/3 days

Read 15 pages daily for 3 consecutive days

Character Analysis

2/3 tasks

Complete 3 character analysis exercises

Theme Hunter

1/4 themes

Identify and analyze 4 recurring themes

📋Your Assigned Challenges

Moby Dick Analysis

Due: 3 days

Analyze chapters 15-20 for symbolism

Essay Writing

Due: 1 week

1000-word essay on character development

Forum Participation

Ongoing

Participate in 5 Socratic discussions

⚔️Ongoing Arena Tournaments

Moby Dick Boss Battle

Live Now

32 participants • Final exam challenge

🔥 Leaderboard: #72h 15m left

Literary Trivia Clash

Starting Soon

18 participants • Quick-fire questions

⚡ Speed RoundStarts in 45m

Character Duel Arena

Weekly

Debate character motivations & actions

🗡️ 1v1 DebatesJoin Queue

👥Active Study Groups

Moby Dick Scholars

5 members • Next meeting: Tomorrow

+2

Classic Literature Club

12 members • Weekly discussions

+9

Essay Writing Workshop

8 members • Peer reviews

+5

📅Weekly Global Challenges

Speed Reading Sprint

2/3 days

Read 15 pages daily for 3 consecutive days

Character Analysis

2/3 tasks

Complete 3 character analysis exercises

Theme Hunter

1/4 themes

Identify and analyze 4 recurring themes

📋Your Assigned Challenges

Moby Dick Analysis

Due: 3 days

Analyze chapters 15-20 for symbolism

Essay Writing

Due: 1 week

1000-word essay on character development

Forum Participation

Ongoing

Participate in 5 Socratic discussions

⚔️Ongoing Arena Tournaments

Moby Dick Boss Battle

Live Now

32 participants • Final exam challenge

🔥 Leaderboard: #72h 15m left

Literary Trivia Clash

Starting Soon

18 participants • Quick-fire questions

⚡ Speed RoundStarts in 45m

Character Duel Arena

Weekly

Debate character motivations & actions

🗡️ 1v1 DebatesJoin Queue

👥Active Study Groups

Moby Dick Scholars

5 members • Next meeting: Tomorrow

+2

Classic Literature Club

12 members • Weekly discussions

+9

Essay Writing Workshop

8 members • Peer reviews

+5

📅Weekly Global Challenges

Speed Reading Sprint

2/3 days

Read 15 pages daily for 3 consecutive days

Character Analysis

2/3 tasks

Complete 3 character analysis exercises

Theme Hunter

1/4 themes

Identify and analyze 4 recurring themes

📋Your Assigned Challenges

Moby Dick Analysis

Due: 3 days

Analyze chapters 15-20 for symbolism

Essay Writing

Due: 1 week

1000-word essay on character development

Forum Participation

Ongoing

Participate in 5 Socratic discussions

⚔️Ongoing Arena Tournaments

Moby Dick Boss Battle

Live Now

32 participants • Final exam challenge

🔥 Leaderboard: #72h 15m left

Literary Trivia Clash

Starting Soon

18 participants • Quick-fire questions

⚡ Speed RoundStarts in 45m

Character Duel Arena

Weekly

Debate character motivations & actions

🗡️ 1v1 DebatesJoin Queue

👥Active Study Groups

Moby Dick Scholars

5 members • Next meeting: Tomorrow

+2

Classic Literature Club

12 members • Weekly discussions

+9

Essay Writing Workshop

8 members • Peer reviews

+5

The Power of Different Modalities & Mediums

Every learner is unique. Some grasp concepts through visual storytelling, others through interactive experiences, and many through a combination of multiple approaches. Traditional education often limits itself to a single medium, but true understanding flourishes when knowledge is presented through diverse channels.

Our Goals

It's our goal to harness the power of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and interactive learning modalities and make them accessible to the next generation of learners. By combining literature with technology, traditional analysis with modern engagement, we create pathways for every mind to discover the joys of life long learning.

Visual Learning
Auditory Learning
Kinesthetic Learning
Interactive Learning

Resources

Essential tools and references to enhance your literary journey. Access comprehensive guides, terminology, and supplementary materials designed to deepen your understanding of literature.

📖 Glossary of Terms

Lit Salon Workflow

Our comprehensive gamified learning system designed to engage students and streamline teaching workflows.

1
Student/Teacher Onboarding

Initial setup and account creation for all users

2
Setup Class Rosters

Create and manage student groups and assignments

3
Assign Modules

Select literary works and learning objectives

4
Students Complete Module Quests for XP

Gamified learning activities and assessments

Integrate Peer Collaboration:

Add collaborative quests where students can form "guilds" or study groups to tackle certain challenges together. This builds community and supports different learning styles while maintaining the gamified structure.

Micro-Credentialing System:

Break down the XP system into specific skill badges (close reading, textual analysis, creative response) that students can showcase and teachers can track for more granular assessment.

Student Agency Integration:

Add a "Quest Creation" feature where advanced students can design challenges for peers, increasing ownership and deeper engagement with the material.

5
Higher Levels Unlock More Difficult Assignments

Progressive difficulty based on achievement

Adaptive Pathways:

Instead of purely linear progression, allow students to choose between different "character classes" (analytical reader, creative interpreter, historical researcher) that offer varied approaches to the same literary content.

6
Arena/Boss Battles (Final Assessments)

Comprehensive evaluations after quest completion

7
Teacher Assessment Options

Individual assignments, level ranges, or participation grades

Teacher Workflow Optimization:

Include automated report generation that translates gamified achievements into traditional grade formats, and bulk assignment tools for managing multiple classes efficiently.

Real-Time Progress Monitoring (Parallel to Steps 4-6)

Create a dashboard that gives both teachers and students live feedback on progress, struggle points, and achievement patterns. This enables timely interventions rather than waiting for final assessments.

Goal: Transform traditional literary education into an engaging, gamified experience that motivates students while providing teachers with powerful assessment tools.

Ideas, Layout, and Build by Brian Sproule

Please reach out if you are interested in making use of our resources in your classroom.