Fiction
Important Things: The Little Prince. Runner-Up in Book Club Challenge.
When you see this photo, what is it? Does it frighten you? To many people who are unfamiliar with The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, it looks like a hat. But this is no hat. This terrifying thing represents two things: the death of childhood curiosity and innocence and, more importantly, a boa constrictor so massive, that it can eat an entire elephant as shown below.
By Christopher Michael3 years ago in BookClub
Book Club: Frankenstein
I fought to defend Frankenstein’s creature as if my own life depended on it. This was during my first read in a high school literature class, before understanding that Max (as I preferred to call him, as he was unfairly unnamed) was essentially an incel and not completely innocent of blame.
By Elisabeth Balmon3 years ago in BookClub
Soul Sisters
My soul sister and I first met in 1988, and we’ve taken such journeys together. In my third year of university, I enrolled in American Literature 1850-1920. As a literature class of that caliber should, it covered authors such as Twain, Hawthorne, Melville, Faulkner, and Alger. One author I was unfamiliar with was Kate Chopin. We were assigned to read The Awakening.
By Barb Dukeman3 years ago in BookClub
The Chronicles of Narnia
Reposted for the new Book Club community. Warning: Very academic. Most scholarship centered around the Chronicles of Narnia focuses on the religious imagery C.S. Lewis utilized within his fairytale world. Christianity is undoubtably an important aspect of the Chronicles of Narnia; Aslan represents Jesus, Edmund represents Judas, and countless other religious allegories litter the series, but that is not all the series has to offer. In fact, whether intentional or not, Lewis wrote a compelling tale of the immigrant journey, particularly with the Pevensies. The four siblings are activists and provide a service to the Narnia, freeing them from the White Witch. However, they are deported from their true home, sent back to England. They eventually return, only to make the journey back to England because it is what is best for their people. They are forced to leave their kingdom in the hand of another king, a descendant of colonizers, though Narnia is where they feel they truly belong.
By C.M. Vazquez3 years ago in BookClub
Echoes of Eternity - Part 4
The Cursed Amulet The aftermath of their victory was a tapestry of healing and rebuilding. Aeloria basked in the glow of a newfound dawn, its landscapes rejuvenated by the absence of darkness. Alaric and his companions, their bond stronger than ever, turned their attention to restoring the balance that had been disrupted.
By inspirational poems 3 years ago in BookClub
Realm of Dragons: Tales from the Fireborne Chronicles
In the heart of the bustling city of Eldoria, where market stalls overflowed with exotic treasures and the scent of spices hung heavy in the air, there lived a cunning thief named Renn. With a quick wit and nimble fingers, Renn had earned a reputation as the most elusive and skilled thief in the city's history. But Renn's latest target was no ordinary mark—it was an artifact of legendary proportions, rumored to be kept within the heavily fortified Royal Palace.
By Dharmesh P3 years ago in BookClub
Reflections on Earth's Fragile Beauty
Amidst the boundless cosmos, a tiny blue gem spins in the void—a home to life, mystery, and wonder. Earth, with its delicate ecosystems and intricate tapestry of existence, holds both the promise of hope and the shadows of crisis. As humans, we find ourselves at a crossroads, confronted with the responsibility to safeguard the planet's fragile beauty.
By Dharmesh P3 years ago in BookClub
Realm of Dragons: Tales from the Fireborne Chronicles
High above the realm of Elyndor, where mountains pierced the heavens and clouds painted the sky in hues of rose and gold, a fellowship of adventurers known as the Skyriders flourished. With their companionship forged through the fires of perilous skies, they shared an unbreakable bond with the most majestic creatures known to the realm—dragons.
By Dharmesh P3 years ago in BookClub
Realm of Dragons: Tales from the Fireborne Chronicles
In the heart of a land known as Drakoria, where mountains touched the heavens and rivers flowed with liquid silver, there lived a village named Eldermoor. Its humble cottages nestled beneath the shadow of the Great Wyrm Peak, a towering mountain said to cradle the souls of dragons long past. Eldermoor was a place where tradition and myth were as intertwined as the vines that adorned its stone walls.
By Dharmesh P3 years ago in BookClub
Echoes of Eternity - Part 1
The Mysterious Invitation In a realm where time dances on the edges of reality, "Echoes of Eternity" beckons you into a world brimming with magic, mystery, and forgotten lore. The tale unfolds in a land called Aeloria, where the boundaries between dreams and existence blur, and the past and future intertwine like delicate threads of fate. Prepare to embark on a journey that will lead you through enchanted forests, ancient ruins, and across dimensions unknown.
By inspirational poems 3 years ago in BookClub
