Having explored Coleridge and Poe in previous installments, the time is ripe to explore the theme of horror in Magic and how it manifests in flavor text.

Francesco is back looking at English-speaking authors in flavor text. In this installment, he analyzes quotations from the gothic horror author Edgar Allan Poe.

Francesco examines the quotations of English-language author Samuel Coleridge, one of the most quoted authors from Alpha. On what other cards did he appear?

Francesco concludes his series on Chinese literary sources in Magic flavor with a deep dive into Luo Guanzhong’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

In this second installment on Chinese literary sources for Magic flavor, Francesco broadens his perspective of the cards in question and reexamines others.

In this first installment of a multi-part article, Francesco examines quotations from Chinese literature, mostly represented by the set Portal Three Kingdoms.

Having explored Greek and Latin quotations, Francesco turns his attention to examining the six quotes from Arabian Nights in Magic flavor text.

Francesco continues his exploration of the use of classical literature in Magic flavor. This week he looks at Latin authors and draws some conclusions.

Do classical authors show up in Magic flavor text? Francesco explores some quotations from Ancient Greek works that have appeared on Magic cards.

How does Flavor text work to add depth, story, and lore to Magic? Francesco explores some real-world quotations that have appeared on Magic cards.