by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 15, 2021 | Liberty
Problematic literature is superior to ‘safe’ media. ‘This book is problematic!’ ‘I would’ve liked this book more if it weren’t for the toxic relationships…’ ‘Problematic’ and ‘toxic’ are used in book loving communities by a vocal minority. Whether it’s Chaucer or a...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 8, 2021 | literature, Uncategorized
What does it mean, to be a witch? Witches are staples in fiction. We all know Hermione from Harry Potter, Melisandre from A Song Of Ice And Fire, Willow Rosenberg from Buffy The Vampire Slayer and the White Witch from Narnia. However, you don’t need awesome magical...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Crime And Punishment is a brilliant book. Not only does it express profound commentary about morality, Russian life, history and psychology, but Dostoevsky’s writing is spectacular (even in translation). Crime And Punishment is one of the most influential books from...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Jane Austen is one of the most beloved authors in the English language. Why? In this post, you’ll read about why Jane Austen maintains her popularity centuries after her death. Key arguments presented include Austen’s fusion of influences, her stylish consistency,...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Those are the voices of my brothers, darling; I love the company of wolves.” Want to read a brilliant fairytale? You can’t go wrong with Angela Carter, whose short, enchanting tales manage to enthrall readers for decades. She has the grit of the...
