Category: Books & literature
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How can you find time to read heavy books in a digital world?
The solution my dear reader is to create a dedicated space and time to read. But this doesn’t mean you stop doing things or just stop working. Here I am going to share with you how I “created” an exclusive space and time to read.
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The troublesome bondage of the panel: ISSUE 1! (a short story about how sooner or later comics will break your heart)
This short story is completely fictional. It is the tale of 2 experienced comic book writers who work at the Distinguished Comics company. They really need to get a drink today.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Science Fiction: Navigating the Possibilities of the Genre
Science fiction is a genre that has been long established in literature, it is characterized by its ability to explore the possibilities of science, technology and its effects on human society and the world. Its stories often set in the future or in alternative worlds, in which it uses scientific concepts and technologies as a…
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The influence of Paradise Lost on Frankenstein
“Paradise Lost exerted a major influence on Frankenstein, particularly with regard to themes of creation, fall, and guilt. In both works, the main characters are “created” beings who rebel against their creator and must face the consequences of their actions.”
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A World War Z analysis, is the novel really about zombies? Reading a neoliberal utopia.
In a nutshell, “World War Z” by Max Brooks presents a zombie apocalypse, embodying the idea that: It is easier to imagine the end of the world than to imagine the end of capitalism. An idea that is almost stereotypical by this point; Almost, being the key.
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Angelical Temptations: Unequal companions
The goal of this essay is to prove that Adam and Eve are not equal because they are tempted in a different way. I have to analyze their hierarchy which encompasses their place in the world as the newest creation in the garden of Eden, and the authority that each possess as well as their…
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The Clockwork Universe of Paradise Lost: God, Free Will, and Time
In “Paradise Lost” upon first glance, God appears tyrannical and prejudiced against humanity. In fact, the first thing God says about humanity is essentially a condemnation of the species. Even worse, the angels seem to be okay with it. However, there is a difference between the idea of God in “Paradise Lost” and the commonly…
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Eve and Adam’s conflicting portrait of gender
Eve and Adam make their debut in Book 4 of Paradise Lost. They appear godlike and lords of all! But are they truly equal? What does it mean to be equal and fit companions? Books 4, 8, 9 & 10.
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Satan and Raphael: The Significance of Otherworldly Characters in “Paradise Lost”
This essay explores the significance of the characters Satan and Raphael in John Milton’s epic poem, Paradise Lost. The angels in the poem offer a rich and dense cluster of topics, revealing their otherness and limitations while exploring questions about their creation, fall, knowledge, and purpose. Satan and Raphael are disturbingly human, highlighting the uniqueness…
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When poetry gets political: The importance of Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost by John Milton is a 10, 565 lines LONG epic poem and the best thing about it is that it doesn’t rhyme. But how, I hear you asking, how can a poem not rhyme? Isn’t that the whole point of writing poetry? Well, it’s a lot more complicated than that.
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3 methods for writing essays depending on your personality
Traditional-linear method Discovery-draft; or, directed free writing Reflective-writing; or, for experienced writer (OR FOR EMERGENCIES) Choose any of the 3 methods for writing essays depending on your personality. You can start implementing them into your workflow today! But, how do you know which one of these writing models is the right choice for you? First,…
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The list of 23 tips for English literature students
All credit for creating this style sheet belongs to Dr. Alan Bourassa. Please use this style sheet to avoid some common troubles. Only bottomless self-pity will permit you to imagine that these twenty-three items have the ability to impede your creative powers. On the contrary, attention to this list is likely to force you to…
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chapter 5: sadly, modern books are not art. the invasion of the book as products.
each book is sold as a different and unique experience among thousands of unique and different experiences expertly crafted by professionals
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Analysis of Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)
From all the characters, Constance Ledbelly is the only one with a dual role. She is the heroine and the catalyst of comedy. She is the author and the proof that Shakespeare’s tragedies are susceptible to change.
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Chapter 1: Literature in the times of COVID (Sick And Tired of the Tragic Year of 2020)
These are my thoughts and they come and go as they please.
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How to write a thesis for an essay
The thesis is the core of your essay. Your thesis statement answers in a clear manner three important questions; What, How and So What? For clarity’s sake let’s write one sentence for each question.
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Waking Up Poetry
It was not the Great War that caused a change in poetry, it certainly destroyed any illusion that war is glorious or just a game. The war did not kill traditional poetry, that had already happened before any shots were fired
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Reflections of light
Milton writes about God and free will to justify the ways of man to men.