Learn what the panopticon is and why it plays such an important role in oppressing the women of Gilead in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Originally published in 1985, The Handmaid’s Tale has been part of countless controversies ranging from book burnings to bans against the book in several countries, including Spain and Portugal, for…
“Piranesi” by Susanna Clarke is a fascinating novel from 2020 that takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through an otherworldly labyrinth. This book is a departure from Clarke’s previous work, “Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell,” but it is equally enchanting and immersive. The story follows the titular character, Piranesi, as he navigates an endless maze…