literature
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The Path to Demise
Alain Fournier’s The Lost Estate is name after a mysterious property, central to the novel, Le Domain des Sablonnieres, where Yvonne de Galais ensnares Augustin Meulnes, who fails to escape, despite his attempt to do so soon after their marriage during his first visit. Yvonne is described by Francois, the narrator, as “[T]he fairy, the princess and the mysterious love of all our adolescence”(188). Francois is vicariously in love with Yvonne, through Augustin, indicating that she was present in the story as an object meant to draw Augustin’s attention, and indirectly, Francois’. Augustin’s fascination with Yvonne is based on a series of misconceptions, indicating a deception. Yvonne has attributes enticing both to Augustin as well as to Francois. Augustin is pulled into a lifetime of misery by returning to Yvonne despite his better judgement.
By Sabine Lucile Scott5 years ago in Geeks
Dollar Tree Book Hauls
When I stumbled upon the world of "booktube" the one thing I noticed everyone had in common was an enormous library. Booktube and bookstagram are corners of the internet where book enthusiasts go to share their love of books. Usually this entails them reviewing books for their booktube (YouTube channels), booktok (TikTok), bookstagram (Instagram) etc. People usually spend hundreds of dollars on collectable books with different versions of covers, bookish merch etc. Truthfully the scene is blowing up. It used to not be cool to be a booknerd, but now it's become a full blown career path for people!
By Kayla Lindley5 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Homo Faber" by Max Frisch
“Homo Faber” is one of those books that without it being a little bit cheaply sold on Amazon, I would not have bought because it is totally not my thing at all. However, I loved the book - I really enjoyed myself and I actually read the whole thing in one night from about ten until midnight. I just could not put it down because the main character, Walter Faber, was a brilliantly flawed human being. He seems like this guy that believes he has so many problems that nobody could possibly understand him and yet, he is plagued by the existence of this German guy who will not leave him alone. He seems like he is just annoyed by people existing at this point because he has practically given up on everyone. He keeps thinking about a woman called Ivy, but because he is not with her, he feels a little depressed and uncomfortable.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Secret Rendezvous" by Kōbō Abe
This book is about a man who searches for his missing wife after she disappears from a hospital and people are refusing to help him. From cracking a cold beer open in a morgue to not being able to use an elevator because you go up into some part of the hospital and come down dead - this man is not just comically frantic, but the drama is heavy. I say the drama is heavy because of the way we go from being comically frantic to a man who is trying to find his own identity whilst also trying to find out where his wife is and why she is gone.
By Annie Kapur5 years ago in Geeks
Blood of the Stallion
Chapter 2 The Iron Stallion Everything was a rush of confusion, loudness and alcohol. Daxon had cleared up some of my questions, explaining that the easiest way to stop me lying about being a part of his crew was for me to join them. This unfortunately led to more questions which I was promised would all be answered the next morning.
By Rhys Snaith5 years ago in Geeks
Review of ‘Divided Fire’
Divided Fire is an exciting fantasy that powerfully utilizes sign language. Interesting Premise Filippo did an incredible job of incorporating sign language into her storytelling. It was incredible to see this group of people highlighted powerfully and compellingly. Kesia does not have a voice for most of the novel; her power kept secret by her sister, causing her to feel defeated and without a voice. However, when she uses her Song to defend others and fight for captives and slaves just like herself, she grows and learns to find her inner strength through her use of sign language.
By Cyn's Workshop5 years ago in Geeks
