Before we jump into the myth pool of monsters and the various monster archetypes that became cultural touchstones, we must first ask ourselves what exactly is a monster. The Latin root ‘monere’ speaks of a portent. A monster is a messenger bearing a warning of catastrophe, a herald of the bad things to come. If…
First published on October 14, 1926, A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh remains an all-time favorite among adults and children. The author discusses its relevance below. In a world that often seems to rush by at a relentless pace, where the complexities of life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, a Bear of Little Brain and…
This is an essay on Sally Rooney’s treatment of young, achingly real love and relationships in Normal People, which has been adapted into a very popular TV show starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal. Marianne and Connell, the enigmatic protagonists of the more-than-ordinary romance by Sally Rooney, Normal People, have enchanted readers and watchers worldwide,…
Mad Hatter Day, celebrated annually on October 6, is a special way to pay tribute to one of the most eccentric key characters produced by Lewis Carroll, the Hatter. Learn all about the day and how to celebrate it below. Have you been you? Or has this world dimmed your muchness? If that’s a yes,…
Here, the author will delve into the charming and cosy world of Agatha Christie’s world of murder mysteries and the world of adaptations they have inspired over the years. Ah, Agatha Christie – the queen of crime, the mistress of mystery, and the unrivaled mastermind behind some of the most mind-boggling whodunits in literary history….
Have you ever wondered about the necessity of coffee table books? What purpose do they serve – pure artistic manifestations or collectables? This author dives into the world of coffee books to tell you all about them. In a world inundated with digital content, coffee table books (CTB) serve as relics of a bygone era,…