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Echoes of Silence: Female Poets and the Revolution of Nineteenth-Century Verse

The nineteenth century stands as a pivotal epoch in the annals of history, characterized by rapid industrialization, profound social upheavals, and the nascent stirrings of women’s rights movements. Amid these seismic shifts,

February 26, 2025

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The Little Literary Pharmacy: My Big Literary Disappointment of the Month

As you know, both of us love to read. Recently, I had the chance to read The Little Literary Pharmacy by Elena Molini. The Italian author and bookseller drew inspiration from her own life

February 25, 2025

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“Demon Copperhead” By Barbara Kingsolver Is A Dickensian Tale for Modern America

Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead is a stunning and ambitious reimagining of David Copperfield, transposing Charles Dickens’s classic coming-of-age novel into the heart of contemporary Appalachia. By setting her tale amid America’s opioid

February 24, 2025

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Drought, Secrets, and Murder : An Atmospheric Dive into “The Dry” by Jane Harper

Jane Harper’s The Dry delivers an atmospheric, slow-burn crime thriller set against the backdrop of a blistering Australian drought. From the very first page, Harper hooks readers with her gripping prose and

February 5, 2025

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Emily Austin’s Books Redefine The Sanctity of Queer Stories and Bring Necessary Visibility To LGBTQIA+ Identities

Introduction to Emily Austin Emily Austin has emerged as a prominent author in contemporary literature, known for her poignant and insightful contributions to LGBT narratives. Born and raised in a small town,

January 23, 2025

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Matt Haig’s “The Midnight Library” Is A Philosophical Odyssey Through Life’s Choices

In Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library, readers are invited to embark on a profound and intellectually stimulating journey through the infinite possibilities of life. This novel, published in 2020, presents a compelling

January 21, 2025

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Murder on the Orient Express: Book vs. Movie – Which is Better?

We love Agatha Christie, and who doesn’t know Murder on the Orient Express? So, for those who aren’t fans of reading but still enjoy cozy crime stories, here’s a quick summary of the

January 21, 2025

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The Agatha Christie Book Club, Volume 2: Danger on the SS Orient

Your Asteriazine team is reading each book in the Agatha Christie Book Club series, and now it’s time for Volume 2: Danger on the SS Orient. Unlike Murder on the Orient Express, where the

January 10, 2025

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Between Battles and Boards : The Intellectual Duel in “La Variante du Dragon”

“La Variante du Dragon” by Christophe Lambert takes readers to the heart of World War II in 1943. The novel follows Markus Eisenberg, a young Jewish man of German descent, who trains

January 10, 2025

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Hercule Poirot: Hallowe’en Party – A Critique of Greed and Pride

When I mention Orient Express or Hercule Poirot, everyone immediately associates them with the famous author Agatha Christie. This literary genius, well-known to the public, has gifted us with many timeless works. Today, the critical

January 8, 2025

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