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Mark Twain is easily one of the most recognizable names in literature, as his work is still relevant today (2). He forever influenced literature, social commentary, and culture (2). His work is undeniably American, though much of it was also inspired by his travels to other countries. The stories he told weren't just about the fictional lives of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn but also engaged in satire to address the issues in society from... Continue Reading →
Most of you have probably heard of this series. Nickelodeon made an adaptation of the first three books into a movie back in 2004, starring Jim Carrey as Count Olaf and in 2017, Netflix released their 3-season adaptation of the books (which I watched when it came out, and it was a pretty faithful adaptation... Continue Reading →
George Orwell's 1984 and Aldous Huxley's Brave New World are possibly the two most disturbing dystopian novels someone could read. 1984 is the most obvious in this with its totalitarian regime that forces compliance and takes away privacy. However, Brave New World is less obvious, giving us a world that, to the hedonistic mind, seems... Continue Reading →
Finally, over a year after I read this epic, I'm talking about it on the blog. Let's give three cheers for procrastination! But, on a more serious note, Beowulf is the most important work of literature in the English language. Written by an unknown author around 700-750 A.D., Beowulf is relevant for its cultural framework,... Continue Reading →
I had meant to post this on Thursday, but apparently, I forgot, so here is my review of Frankenstein that I wrote back in March to go with my review of Paradise Lost. https://tanukicorner.com/2025/03/12/review-frankenstein-spoilers/?page_id=3666
Previously on Flippin' Fatwa Friday, we talked about the Exodus story and how the Quran somehow managed to screw that up. Now, we're picking up where we left off, and it's time to talk about my favorite topic that completely destroys Islam: The Islamic Dilemma. Currently, I'm writing a research paper on this very topic... Continue Reading →
Paradise Lost by John Milton is one of the greatest works in the English Language due to its interactive structure, theological exploration, magnificent storytelling, and lasting influence on literature and media. In fact, this book even had great influence on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (my review of which I'll repost tomorrow). It's a retelling of the... Continue Reading →
Hamlet: a play that - if you had a good education - you were forced to read in high school or had to act in if you were in theater. Nowadays, some schools are banning this book for a variety of reasons, including the heavy themes explored throughout it. Of course, this is stupid, because... Continue Reading →
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