“I celebrate myself, and sing myself.” — Walt Whitman poetry introduction: “Song of Myself” is a poem from the collection “Leaves of Grass” by Walt Whitman. Even though it is different from Whitman’s other works, it represents the core of Whitman’s visions. poetry recommendation: Written in a free verse style, the poem is easily approachableContinueContinue reading “The celebration of individualism in “Song of Myself”– poetry analysis”
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Racism and the Dream- Between the World and Me
Book Introduction: through first person narratives, Ta-Nehisi Coates reveals the damages to the Black bodies the history and ideals of American have caused. Using powerful language, he engages the audience and tells a great story of living with inequality and finding self strength in the society. Book Recommendation: this book tackles racism and inequality. ByContinueContinue reading “Racism and the Dream- Between the World and Me”
The Universality in The Leavers- The Leavers
Book Introduction The book is about Deming Guo and his birth mother Peilan Guo. One day Peilan went missing and the life of the mother and the son changed forever. The story takes place in New York, the United States and Fuzhou, China. Book Recommendation The book is worth reading for its valuable messages. WhileContinueContinue reading “The Universality in The Leavers- The Leavers”
The Simplicity of Life- Walden
Book Introduction Written by Thoreau, Walden is the reflection of the two-year experiences living at the Walden pond by himself. Thoreau lived a life of simplicity and self-reliance, and he learned a great deal and about the individual and nature. Book Recommendation The book will take you away to the beautiful world of Thoreau’s. There,ContinueContinue reading “The Simplicity of Life- Walden”
The Danger of a Single Story- Gone With the Wind
I’ll think of it all tomorrow, at Tara. I can stand it then. Tomorrow, I’ll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day.” — Margaret Mitchell Book Introduction Gone With the Wind takes place in Atlanta during the time of the American Civil War. It deals with the personalContinueContinue reading “The Danger of a Single Story- Gone With the Wind”
Common Dark Side Disclosure- Crazy Rich Asians
“Just because some people actually work for their money doesn’t mean they are beneath you.” — Kevin Kwan Book Intro Crazy Rich Asians is Kevin Kwan’s first novel, which is written in 2013. It is about Rachel’s trip to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick Young and her reaction upon realizing Nick’s family as the wealthiest familyContinueContinue reading “Common Dark Side Disclosure- Crazy Rich Asians”
The Destruction of Happy Families- Persepolis
“One can forgive but one should never forget”. Book Introduction As a graphic novel, Persepolis is about Marjane growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Satrapi tells the story of her childhood under the overthrow of the shah’s regime, the triumph of the Iranian Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. From aContinueContinue reading “The Destruction of Happy Families- Persepolis”
Unity and Conflicts- Animal Farm
“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others” — George Orwell Book Intro Animal Farm is about a farm being taken over by overworked and mistreated animals and ended up being ruled under totalitarianism. Stalinist Russia was considered the target when the book was first published. However, this masterpiece could apply toContinueContinue reading “Unity and Conflicts- Animal Farm”
Social Change by Colonialism- Things Fall Apart
“Turning and turning in the widening gyre, the falcon cannnot hear the falconer; things fall apart, the center cannot hold; mere anarchy is loosed upon the world.” — W.B Yeats, “The Second Coming” Book Intro Things Fall Apart is the first of three novels in Chinua Achebe’s critically acclaimed African Trilogy. It described Africa’s encounter withContinueContinue reading “Social Change by Colonialism- Things Fall Apart”
The Necessities of Suffering- The Fault in our Stars
“My thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations.”– John Green Book Intro The book is about the love story between Augustus and Hazel, a boy and a girl with cancer. They are fond of each other and give each other comforts, and slowly they become inseparable. Through all the obstacles between them, the authorContinueContinue reading “The Necessities of Suffering- The Fault in our Stars”
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