Arguably one of the most tragic, as well as one of the most influential, American authors was Edgar Allan Poe. The man’s life was fraught with misery and turmoil at almost every turn—a father who abandoned the family, a mother who died of consumption, a brother who died of alcoholism, and a beloved (albeit significantly younger) wife who also died of tuberculosis when Poe was 38-years-old. Undoubtedly, all of this tragedy contributed to a body of work that’s some of the best prose and poetry to come out of the United States. In a style holding true to Poe’s dark streak, here are …
Sometimes it feels like a chore to sit down and tear into one of the “classics.” They’re daunting and intimidating. It’s a lot more fun to delve into something less challenging. But these classics are important, and I’m here to tell you about a few books that I bet you’ve never read! 1. North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell Image Via Revealed in Time Published in 1855, North and South tells the story of young Margaret Hale who returns to her rural English hometown after spending ten years in London. Due to problems between her father and the Church of England, however, the family is forced to relocate to a far …
Harry Potter fans of the world, rejoice! Just when you thought the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, located at Universal Studios in Orlando, was as good as it’d get, this new thing came along! This summer, set sail on a brand-spanking new Harry Potter adventure: a themed cruise down the Thames River where guests will visit major filming locations used in the eight films. Image Via NYDailyNews The Barge Ladies cruise company are behind this week-long extravaganza aptly named “The Harry Potter Magic Cruise.” Its prospective dates will be August 5th – 11th and August 19th – 25th. The same …
In September of 1936, the Spanish Civil War had been raging for about 3 months. Tensions were high in the country, and in the world at large, but a children’s book about peace and happiness was also just released. The book was called The Story of Ferdinand, and it was written by an American author named Munro Leaf with illustrations by Robert Lawson. Because of high tensions in the world, the book spurred a ton of controversy. The story has since seen a comeback, with a new adaptation called Ferdinand having been released on December 15th. Image Via IMDB It’s a …
Haruki Murakami has become a household name for book fiends across the globe. Outside of Japan, his novels have been translated into roughly fifty different languages and have sold millions upon millions of copies the world over. Murakami is a man of varied tastes and interests, but it is almost too easy to spot telltale signs of his style once you become familiar with his writing. Some of these clues are: 1. Cats Image Via Goodreads In a Murakami novel you can almost guarantee that a cat will make an appearance, and will help guide the protagonist in some way, shape, or …
