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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

Books

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

Books

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

Books

The Art of Ingratitude : 5 Classic Books (Plus 1 Bonus) That Insist “Thank You” Is Overrated

Nothing stings quite like ingratitude. It’s the thankless fuel that powers Shakespearean tragedies, Dickensian dramas, and Austenian sass. Literature loves a good ungrateful soul—it’s the conflict that keeps the plot moving and

January 7, 2025

Books

Patricia Highsmith’s “Carol” : A Christmas Story Beyond the Ordinary

While Patricia Highsmith is best known for her psychological thrillers, Carol (originally published in 1952 as The Price of Salt) stands out as a unique and profound exploration of love and identity.

December 22, 2024

Books

Three Christmas books you absolutely must revisit during the holidays

The cold is slowly reclaiming its territory, the time for hot chocolate and movies under a blanket has arrived. Christmas markets are beginning to open their doors, and soon everyone will be

December 18, 2024

Books

“GRIFFES” by Malika Ferdjoukh : The Claws of Memory and Mystery

Malika Ferdjoukh’s GRIFFES emerges as a unique and haunting tapestry of narrative brilliance. Her deft interweaving of psychological depth, lyrical prose, and suspenseful storytelling crafts a novel that is as gripping as

December 13, 2024

Books

Dash & Lily : The Christmas Show You Will Want To See Over and Over Again

Released a few years ago, Dash & Lily is an eight-episode series available on Netflix, created in 2020. Completely addictive, it shook up the platform upon its release, and honestly, four years

December 13, 2024

TV

“Best Sellers” is a cinematic homage to the power of storytelling

Lina Roessler’s Best Sellers emerges as a rare and poignant cinematic triumph, a lamentation and celebration of the human spirit interwoven with the inextricable bonds between creators and their creations. This film,

November 28, 2024

Movies

In quiet splendor: the poetic heart of Sara Teasdale

There are poets who echo the grandeur of mountains and oceans, whose works seem to swell with the immensity of the world’s roar. And then, there are poets like Sara Teasdale, whose

November 27, 2024

Books