Depictions of Dragons in The Hobbit and The Inheritance Cycle: Mythological Exploration: Dragons are one of the most popular creatures to have walked in the vast field of human imagination. Their tales have endured for millennia, first through mythology and then through fantasy fiction. Dragons are portrayed as very different creatures in The Hobbit and…
“Zen: The Art of Simple Living” by Shunmyo Masuno is a beautiful and inspiring book that offers practical guidance on how to live a more mindful and fulfilling life. The author, a Zen priest and garden designer, draws on his extensive knowledge and experience to share insights into Zen philosophy and how it can be…
About the Poet – E. E. Cummings: E. Cummings was an American poet and painter best known for his unique style of poetry, characterized by non-traditional syntax, typography, and punctuation. Born in 1894 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Cummings studied at Harvard University and later served in World War I, an experience that greatly influenced his writing….
“Daisy Jones & The Six” (published in 2019) is a novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid that takes readers on a wild ride through the success of the eponymous band in the 1970s music industry. The book is written in a unique format as if it is a collection of interviews with the band members, their…
Celluloid Clash: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’s Book and Screen Adaptation: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood by Quentin Tarantino was a huge success in both literature and film. The overlapping lives of aging TV actor Rick Dalton, his stunt double Cliff Booth, and the next-door neighbor Sharon Tate are the focus of both…
The fantasy genre has always been enchanting for its readers, filled with epic battles, mythical creatures, and magical powers that transport them to new and exciting worlds. It has changed significantly over the years, and one of the contemporary masters of the genre is Brandon Sanderson (1975-), best known for his captivating works of fantasy…