When I need a quick cheer-up, I reach for a more humorous book from my library, something along the lines of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, especially The Miller's Tale; makes my ribs ache! The Miller's Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer, one of the more... let's say, exuberant stories in The Canterbury Tales. Here, Chaucer gives us a … Continue reading The Miller’s Tale
Category: Literature
Decay
I've had this book for a short while now and finally got around to reading it. It's not what I'd call a page-turner. Far from it. "A Short History of Decay" by E. M. Cioran is like a philosophical rollercoaster through the haunted house of human existence. Picture this: a series of bite-sized wisdom snacks, … Continue reading Decay
Daffodil
I sit beneath a Maple tree, eating sandwiches, and drinking tea. Wordsworth's I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud encapsulates the whimsical journey of a solitary stroller who stumbles upon a field of daffodils, turning loneliness into lyrical wonder. But let's face it, if clouds wandered around, they'd likely have more on their minds than daffodils. … Continue reading Daffodil
Don’t Whistle!
A very short but entertaining read; leaves one feeling a little sombre. Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad is one of M. R. James' most renowned ghost stories, included in his collection "Ghost Stories of an Antiquary," published in 1904. The title is derived from a poem by Robert Burns, suggesting a … Continue reading Don’t Whistle!
Marlowe’s Plea
A poem today; a short bio, a breakdown of the poem, then the poem itself. Christopher Marlowe was a renowned Elizabethan playwright, poet, and translator, born in Canterbury, England, in 1564. He was the son of a shoemaker and received a scholarship to attend the King's School in Canterbury. Marlowe later attended Corpus Christi College, … Continue reading Marlowe’s Plea
Wording 