With Madame Bovary still fresh in my mind, I decided to dip into more of Flaubert's ink. Gustave Flaubert’s Sentimental Education is a masterpiece that invites readers into a world of youthful aspirations, romantic disillusionments, and political upheaval, all set against the backdrop of 19th-century France. However, if we peel back the layers of sophisticated … Continue reading The Art of Elegant Ineptitude: Flaubert’s Sentimental Education
Month: July 2024
Echoes of Forbidden Desire: A Gothic Connection
One novel to concentrate on, however, an interesting link to another. The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter, a novella co-authored by Ambrose Bierce and Adolphe Danziger de Castro, presents itself as a brooding, gothic exploration of forbidden love, morality, and tragedy. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals itself as a delightful conundrum of overwrought melodrama, … Continue reading Echoes of Forbidden Desire: A Gothic Connection
A Delightfully Devious Dive into Du Maurier’s My Cousin Rachel
Daphne Du Maurier's My Cousin Rachel is an exquisite blend of gothic mystery and psychological intrigue, wrapped in the genteel trappings of 19th-century Cornwall. It’s a novel where you find yourself constantly second-guessing everything, including your decision to read it on a stormy night. From the very first page, Du Maurier draws us into a … Continue reading A Delightfully Devious Dive into Du Maurier’s My Cousin Rachel
A Fowl Mistake: Aesop’s Feathered Fortune
Another of Aesop's fables, beloved for their brevity and moral clarity, have taught children and adults alike the consequences of greed, laziness, and other human vices. One such tale, The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs, stands out as a particularly feather-brained example of avarice leading to ruin. Let's ruffle some feathers as we delve … Continue reading A Fowl Mistake: Aesop’s Feathered Fortune
C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce
I've been eager to share this for quite some time, so I'm thrilled to finally put pen to paper (I still prefer to scratch these things out on paper first). While I suspect it might not capture the full essence I intended - perhaps a polished rewrite will come when I'm feeling more refreshed - … Continue reading C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce
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