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 →
Blog: Can Language Change You?
In the play Pygmalion, the linguist Henry Higgins picks up Eliza Doolittle, a young woman from a poor family who speaks in very crude dialect of English. Believing he can change her manner of speaking, he makes a bet with his colleague that, given enough time and lessons, he will be able to pass her... Continue Reading →
Blog: OG Stories of my Childhood: The Spotlight Chapter 8
Well...I'm back. You may be thinking, "M.J. where have you been for the past two weeks? Your last post was on July 4th. What happened?" My answer is that life happened. Unfortunately, some stuff popped up that prevented me from writing anything, but I'm back now to bring you some more cringe in the form... Continue Reading →