A Defense Of Sentimental Cinema: Analysing Schindler’s List, The Sound Of Music & Titanic
In this post, I will defend sentimental cinema, including the films mentioned. More than that, I will focus on history and how writers choose to depict it.
The Genius Of Crime And Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Regarding Crime And Punishment, one of its towering strengths is its psychology. It’s unmatched in much of literature, as very few authors have the profundity of Dostoevsky. He offers a psychological experience, an entry ticket into the mind of his protagonist, Rodion Raskolnikov.
Explaining Jane Austen’s Charisma: Why Readers Adore Her
Why is Jane Austen so popular?
Why You Should Learn Russian: Language Learning Tips, Experience & History
Why learn Russian? What is the history of the Russian language? What’s the best way to learn it? This post explores the Russian language with all its beauty.
How Angela Carter Writes Enchanting Fairytales
Angela Carter is a terrific storyteller whose fairytales transport the reader into a place of myth and realism. Here’s how she creates a fairytale.
How To Outline Your Next Novel: 11 Steps For Success
Outlining a novel doesn’t have to be painful. After years of trying and failing to outline novels, I finally succeeded in 2020. Not only did I create a solid blueprint for my novel, but from it, I wrote a full-length novel. You can too! Here’s my trusted...
Julia: A Short Story Set In WWII Poland
‘Today is beautiful…’
Julia is a new short story from Madeleine Rose Jones. Inspired from a moment in ‘Ordinary Men’, Christopher Browning’s unflinching depiction of war, ‘Julia’ is not an easy read.
How Literature Explores Time Travel
Literature depicts time travel in fascinating ways, but the most effective works tie the past / future into the present day. They remind us of the interconnected nature of humanity, and how the people of the past and future are not too different from ourselves.
The Urgency For Intellectual Diversity In Publishing
Who Will Save The Publishing Industry?
What Is Romanticism? Defining A Crucial Art Movement
It’s easy to dismiss Romanticism as childish, naive and unfocused. But its key traits tell a different story.