Years after Tolkien wrote his critical essay On Fairy Stories, which fiercely argues that fantasy is not just for children, the adult fantasy market is thriving. The Young Adult fantasy market is just as successful, and its success can be attributed to authors like Ursula K.… Continue reading
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Like many other college students, I was disappointed when the coronavirus disrupted my plans to study abroad. I had been planning my coursework and job application timelines around spending four months in Scotland during the fall semester, and when reality sunk in, I was disappointed and frustrated.… Continue reading
Upon arriving home from school, I’ve found myself with a dearth of meaningful activities to occupy my time. It feels as though I’ve spent the last several months sprinting through class assignments and extracurricular commitments, only to be brought to a screeching halt at the end of final exams.… Continue reading
I’ve just recently cast off the shackles of the fall 2020 semester, and I’m now free to sleep in and hopefully blog a bit more. For me, the process of slogging through finals concluded just a day or two ago when I submitted a project that had been simultaneously tormenting me and enriching my intellect for months: my Senior Essay on the influences of the 1918 flu pandemic on J.R.R.… Continue reading
I’m a big fan of pulse-pounding thrillers that gradually unveil horrifying secrets about strange situations the protagonists encounter…and eventually, the protagonists themselves. During covid, in particular, I’ve been seeking out reads like these; with all the time I have indoors, it’s nice to have a shocking scenario or two to break up the monotony in my daily routine.… Continue reading
