Photo by Maksim Goncharenok The story of Samuel Calo, The Hunger Games, 1984, and more are some examples of stories that deal heavily with themes of freedom–their importance and their necessity. Freedom is something that people have been pondering about for millennia. It is an incredibly powerful concept that has changed the world many times over.Continue reading “The Wind on Your Face | The Themes of Freedom in Storytelling”
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The Oldest Art Form: How Poetry Can Affect Humanity
Photo by Una Laurencic Poetry in Motion is a book by Raymond Quattlebaum that contains some of the best examples and reasons why poetry is the oldest art form and how it still continues to affect us. Poetry has been a cornerstone of human culture for centuries, perhaps even stretching back to millennia. Ever since man firstContinue reading “The Oldest Art Form: How Poetry Can Affect Humanity”
Meditating on Adventure: A Collection of Existentialist Poetry
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh Reflections on Mountaineering is a book about the psychology of adventure and the surprising realization that the issues people regularly face are also present on the mountains’ high slopes. In Alan Goldman’s pensive collection of narrative poetry, Reflections on Mountaineering, each passage, a musing on how life and the sportContinue reading “Meditating on Adventure: A Collection of Existentialist Poetry”
What are the Friendly benefits of Influencing Children to Read?
You must first anticipate a scene in your head. Choose a book that is enjoyable and child’s friendly. Sit down on your favorite couch or chair with your child on your lap, and open the first page with ease and gently. You begin to read as gently as possible, with the softest voice you canContinue reading “What are the Friendly benefits of Influencing Children to Read?”
Lights, Camera, Action!
An action movie is a film where the protagonist progresses into s series of events that involve physical fights. This type of film shows the struggle between the protagonist and the antagonist. The movie usually demonstrates the dangerous pursuits of the villain. Most of the time, the protagonists win during a life-threatening situation, but thereContinue reading “Lights, Camera, Action!”
War and Its Casualties
Numerous chronicles and stories have been created in the name of war. All the more that novels become masterpieces if they were based on actual events. It’s like playing a part in history books minus mentioning your name, of course. We want that void filled somewhere deep inside, the feeling of whether you mattered inContinue reading “War and Its Casualties”
Why Do People Read Mystery-Thrillers?
“Is it murder if it happens on the moon?” Harral’s sci-fi and mystery book narrate the story of 30 astronauts living on the moon for extended periods. It focuses on the explorers’ experiences as they live a pretty normal life where they grow plants, find mineral ores, and carry out experiments. But during their stay, oneContinue reading “Why Do People Read Mystery-Thrillers?”
Exciting Children’s Books That Will Remind You of Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner. Are you ready to feel the spirit of the holidays and make the best memories out of it? There are wonderful things to do exclusively for this event, such as decorating the Christmas tree, wrapping presents, drinking eggnogs, building snowmen, giving Christmas cards, and baking gingerbread cookies. But, ifContinue reading “Exciting Children’s Books That Will Remind You of Christmas”
Basic Elements of a Great Historical Fiction Novel
Historical fiction proves that literature and history go hand in hand. It is a popular book genre featuring wonderful and eye-opening stories, such as Mr. Crane’s historical fiction book, allowing readers to be moved, inspired, and informed. It also brings the readers back to a particular time and place where significant events occurred. Whether youContinue reading “Basic Elements of a Great Historical Fiction Novel”
Stirring Books to Read Before the Year Ends
2021 is ending, but that doesn’t mean that you stop reading. Regardless of the unfortunate events this year, there are still wonderful things that happened, sparking enthusiasm and hope from each of us, such as publishing new books and refilling to-be-read lists. As a certified bookworm, every year is like a book series in whichContinue reading “Stirring Books to Read Before the Year Ends”
Oliver’s Twist 