Analyzing the Fahrenheit 451 Films by Truffaut and Bahrani
Fahrenheit 451 by Bradbury is one of my favourite books for a multitude of reasons, such as Bradbury’s use of poetic language and its’ timeless, universal themes. Although Fahrenheit 451 was originally published in 1953, over 60 years ago, many themes are still relevant today; specifically censorship, and the loss of culture through the loss of...
Celebrating Women in Literature
Although many women have not received adequate acknowledgement or recognition for their works, their ideas and writings continue to be fundamental.
Why I Chose to Study English and What I Have Learned
To me, it seemed that writing was magical, borderless; writers had the power to transcend history and reach across different nations, affecting a multitude of people.
Halloween Books to Kickoff Your Halloween Week
The origins of Halloween date back to a Celtic tradition marking the end of the harvest season. Later, this pagan celebration was given Christian connotations by the Church, and the term “Halloween” translates to “All Saints” (“History of Halloween” Radford, B.). The modern celebration of Halloween proves to be far more removed from its origins,...
