For those interested in history, culture, and political science, my most recent addition to the summer reading list is Amit Chaudhuri’s Sojourn. The book, although…
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Kate Chopin’s novel The Awakening explores the complexities of female identity and freedom in turn-of-the-century America. One aspect of this exploration is the presence and…
The short story occupies a unique space amongst the different categories of literary works as a midpoint between the concise, morality based fable and the…
Childhood is complicated; our nostalgic memories are sometimes mingled with the harsh realities of our society. Trethewey’s “History Lesson” features rich imagery and sensory details,…
How do we deal with loss? In One Art, Elizabeth Bishop explores grief and coping, revealing her own personal journey with loss and making the…
One of the most common motivators in society, it is no surprise that wealth drives the plot of A Doll’s House. Throughout the play, Ibsen’s…
Rodriguez's utilization of materialism, straightforward diction, and superficial setting in his work combine together to create a deeper message in that society has lost its core human values to materialistic desires.
Through powerful poetic techniques in her famous poems: “What Were They Like?” “In California During the Gulf War,” and “Making Peace,” Denise Levertov examines the lasting effects of war on civilian life and culture and ponders upon its solution.
Despite being widely considered as one of the greatest works of the Russian literary canon, Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, with its sprawling 608 pages, may at some points strike readers as dull and unnecessarily drawn out. However, the novel presents incredibly rewarding insights along with a profoundly meaningful outlook on life to any reader who pushes through to the ending.
Religion, nationality, and violence have always defined national identities and reappeared continuously in history through cycles. Therefore, Heaney’s poetry not only voiced the Irish cause in the 20th century but also reaches out to all nations' causes throughout history.