Poetry can be difficult to understand at times, but does it have to be? Let’s begin by considering what a poem is. Poetry is the art of using rhythmical composition to express imagination, beautiful and elevated thoughts. So a poem contains both beautiful imagery and elevated or “deeper” thoughts. Then the short answer as to [...]
Jane Eyre and What it Means to Me
My favorite classic novel would have to be Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. The novel is a very personal body of work as it incorporates much of Charlotte’s own history, as well as painting a picture of what she felt her circumstances should turn out to be. Also, the work being almost a personal history [...]
Packing for Mars
Packing for Mars by Mary Roach. The hilarious and insightful Mary Roach, who previously penned such popular New York Times bestsellers as Stiff, Spook and Bonk, recently turned her attentions to a fascinating topic: space travel. More specifically, Roach’s research delves into the hurdles involved in sending real people into the harsh, prohibitive environment of [...]
Classic Novels You Should Not Miss
Trying to bulk up your literary muscles? Want to impress friends with your depth of knowledge? Or maybe you are just looking for some books that have stood the test of time – so you know they must be good, right? Here are a few classic novels you might want to check out (at a [...]
My Recommended Classic Novels to Read
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Some time back, I came across a list of books that were recommended for all people to read before they die. After examining the list, I realized that I had not really taken the time to read the majority of the great classics that are out there. So I copied down that list and have [...]