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Measuring Stars & Statues: An Analysis of PIRANESI
When Susanna Clarke released her debut novel Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell in 2004, it enchanted readers worldwide, winning Time’s Best Novel of the Year and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. An 800+ word tome, the story follows two magicians in the Napoleonic era on a quest to bring magic back into England. Armed…
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The Ghost of Christmas Grief
Not many people associate Charles Dickens with the word grief. Social mobility, love, poverty, and injustice are themes that appear more often in connection with his works. However, while reading two of his literary masterpieces Great Expectations and The Chrismtas Carol this year, I found the theme of grief woven between his lines. Hidden, perhaps,…
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The Hidden Value of Classic Literature
Ever since I can remember, I’ve fostered a fond love for classics. From Little Women to The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe, my childhood was filled with rich and beautiful stories. I’ve found comfort and enjoyment in stories, particularly in the classics sphere, and my fascination only increased as the years passed. Enchanted by…
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How Reading Jane Austen Has Made Me a Better Writer (Guest Post by Bella Putt)
Ladies and gentlemen, I have something very special for you today… A guest post by my dear blogger friend, Bella Putt! I know you’re going to enjoy this post — not just because Jane Austen is an author many of us know and love… but because Bella is an AMAZING writer and she has some…
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7 Breezy Reads to Devour This Summer
Hey, lovelies! I hope your summer has been a blast so far! And if not. . . Summer’s got a couple of weeks to make up for that. (: I’ve spent my summer days planning blog content, writing stories, gardening, penning calligraphy, exercising, and planning for the new school year! And, of course, we must…
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The Bookish Blog Tag (Favorite characters, covers, & more)
This post is a little different than usual. . . I’m doing something new, something fun, something thrilling. . . I’m participating in the Bookish Blog Tag challenge! 🥳 I had the great honor of receiving a nomination from Ryan Elizabeth, the organizer of the challenge. I’ll be answering a series of difficult literary questions,…