Translated by John Ormsby. One of the earliest novels in a modern European language, one which many people consider the finest book in the Spanish language. “Don Quixote” is a timeless literary masterpiece that takes readers on a whimsical and thought-provoking journey. Miguel de Cervantes’ novel, divided into two parts, follows the adventures of … Read more
The timeless tale of Huck and his companion Jim, a fugitive slave, as they embark on a captivating adventure down the Mississippi River, symbolizes the pursuit of liberation and emancipation in American literature. Mark Twain’s novel, although reflecting a bygone era, caused quite a stir upon its release and continues to provoke controversy in present … Read more
Experience the captivating world of Scheherazade, a courageous Sassanid Queen who uses her storytelling prowess to survive impending doom. In this medieval Middle-Eastern epic, she weaves a tapestry of tales, each ending with a cliffhanger that compels the malevolent King to spare her life for another day. These stories, crafted over centuries by diverse authors, … Read more
During the time I penned these words, I resided in solitude, surrounded by nature, a mile away from any companionship. My humble abode, crafted by my own hands, nestled on the banks of Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. For two years and two months, I immersed myself in this rustic haven, sustaining myself solely through … Read more
Embark on an extraordinary journey with “The Invisible Man,” where we delve into the captivating story of Griffin, a brilliant scientist. His groundbreaking theory proposes that by altering a person’s refractive index to match that of air and preventing light absorption or reflection, they can achieve invisibility. As Griffin fearlessly conducts the experiment on himself, … Read more
A brilliant fantasy beyond conventional thought… The thing the Time Traveller held in his hand was a glittering metallic framework, scarcely larger than a small clock, and very delicately made. There was ivory in it, and some transparent crystalline substance. And now I must be explicit, for this that follows—unless his explanation is to be … Read more
My favorite books to read have usually been “novels” without plot, classic tomes like Tom Kromer’s Waiting for Nothing, Jack Black’s You Can’t Win, Hamsun’s Hunger, Bukowski’s Post Office, Sa Franko’s God Bless America, et al. I could go on. You get it. These tales are not plot-driven, instead they are about things that actually … Read more
A delight for a public which enjoys incident, mystery, and above all that matching of the wits of a clever man against the dumb resistance of the secrecy of inanimate things, which results in the triumph of the human intelligence. To Sherlock Holmes she is always the woman. I have seldom heard him mention … Read more