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Learn what is to be taken seriously and laugh at the rest

Steppenwolf may have changed my life, leading me to explore a world I had never considered. This article begins with my review of the book, followed by a story of its impact on my life ...

24 March 2025classics, fiction, philosophy, psychology, relationships, theological

Book Review

Going away from yourself is a sin

My Review of Demian (Hesse novel). Demian was my introduction to Herman Hesse's works. In order to know yourself, you must...

16 March 2025classics, fiction, philosophy, psychology, theological

Book Review

Nobody will obtain salvation by means of teachings

After reading Man's Search for Himself (book), I wanted to read stories of a person searching for himself. I then asked ...

7 March 2025classics, fiction, philosophy, productivity, psychology

Book Review

Sometimes I despise myself. Is that why I despise others too?

A Hero of Our Time | Book Review. I can't remember why I had this on my reading list. I was probably interested on seeing a pioneering work as this is one of the first Russian prose novel...

17 February 2025classics, fiction, historical, psychology

Book Review

A man who cannot choose ceases to be a man

My Review on Burgess' A Clockwork Orange (with spoilers). I went into the novel not expecting anything and not knowing what this is all about so of course, I got surprised by its unique language...

12 February 2025classics, fiction, psychology

Book Review

My Review on Nabokov’s Lolita

I had reservations on picking up this book. First, I was afraid it might make my morals corrupt by sympathizing with a pedophile character...

8 February 2025classics, fiction, psychology, relationships

Book Review

My Review on Bulgakov’s Fatal Eggs

What happens when we play with life for the sake of recognition and profit? Is man truly in control of his own fate? Fatal Eggs by Bulgakov provides clear answers to these questions.

6 February 2025classics, fiction

Book Review

My Review on Turgenev’s Fathers and Children

What stands out to me the most from Fathers and Children is how it follows the story of a young adult who is a nihilist. For those who don't know...

30 January 2025classics, fiction, relationships

Video

Top 3 Misconceptions About Frankenstein

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9 September 2024classics, fiction

Reference

The Picture of Dorian Gray – Vocabulary

If you're reading The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, we've got you! Here are some vocabulary guides to help you have a smoother reading journey. FurnitureFlowersFabrics and Clothing…

21 July 2024classics, fiction