by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 22, 2021 | The World
Russian has a reputation for being rough and difficult to learn. Yet despite that, (it’s true!), Russian is a fascinating language, enriching anyone who attempts to learn it. In this post, you’ll read about the history and linguistics of the Russian...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Sep 16, 2020 | General Fiction, literature, The World
The term ‘world literature’ is used by journalists and academics. But what does it mean? What is world literature? Why is it important? In this post, both questions will be answered. I’ll also discuss issues in translation and comparative literature....
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Sep 15, 2020 | History, literature, The World
What makes a city ‘romantic’? In this article, we aren’t talking about dream honeymoon destinations. No. We’re discussing cities that celebrate love and beauty. Some of these cities are tough to visit, whilst others are easier. View this blog...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 8, 2020 | literature, The World, Writing Tips
The fantasy genre is ripe with brilliant locations touched by magic. Whether it’s vast worlds of high fantasy or the reimagining of cities like London, fantasy is a genre that makes our world look dull. That makes sense. How could our suburbs, countries, cities,...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jan 15, 2020 | History, literature, Personal, The World, Uncategorized
There are few things less spellbinding than finding a painting or illustration that resonates with you on a deep and profound level. It’s incredible how a single, or in some cases, a few images, can evoke such deep emotions and thoughts. All paintings function like...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Sep 17, 2019 | Harry Potter, The World
The United Kingdom has Hogwarts. France has Beauxbatons. Hell, you can check out the eight countries on Better Maps. Wizarding schools are awesome. Yet, we live in a world where there are over 190 countries. How could JK Rowling cover them all? In this blog post, I...
