Yesterday, I found myself deeply overwhelmed, though I kept it hidden as best I could as I accompanied my dear dad to the hospital for his first round of chemotherapy. He turns ninety this Sunday, a milestone I cherish even as we navigate this difficult journey. Having helped him care for his late partner, and … Continue reading The Spectacle of Mr. Polly: A Tragicomedy of the Mildly Absurd – and then some.
Tag: historical-fiction
The Great Catholic Conspiracy: the 1678 Popish Plot
In the annals of British history, the year 1678 stands out as a time of unparalleled paranoia, where the English public was whipped into a frenzy over a fantastical and entirely fabricated threat: the Popish Plot. This elaborate tale, crafted by the masterful fabricator Titus Oates, involved a fictitious Catholic conspiracy to assassinate King Charles … Continue reading The Great Catholic Conspiracy: the 1678 Popish Plot
The Sinner’s Inner Struggle
The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner by James Hogg is a complex and thought-provoking novel that delves into themes of religion, morality, duality, and the nature of evil. Set in 18th-century Scotland, the novel follows the life of Robert Wringhim, a young man who believes himself to be predestined for salvation due … Continue reading The Sinner’s Inner Struggle
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