Forgive me, but is Stella taking the pee out of the likes of Hardy here? Some say yay, and some say nay. Stella Gibbons' Cold Comfort Farm, published in 1932, stands as a triumphant parody that brilliantly dissects and mocks the overwrought romanticism of rural melodramas prevalent in early 20th-century literature. With a deft hand and … Continue reading A Glimpse into Gibbons’ Masterpiece: Cold Comfort Farm
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Delightfully Distracting: Charles Maturin’s Melmoth the Wanderer
Melmoth the Wanderer, the literary equivalent of a gothic cathedral designed by an architect who kept losing his blueprints and decided to wing it instead. Charles Maturin’s 1820 novel is a bewildering masterpiece, a labyrinthine fever dream that feels like it was concocted during an especially eccentric séance. Strap in for a rollercoaster ride through … Continue reading Delightfully Distracting: Charles Maturin’s Melmoth the Wanderer
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