American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Being one of the most prolific and famous literary writers of the 20th century, Neil Gaiman has certainly proved himself worthy of the title.
One recent novel American Gods has won praises from both the Hugo and the Nebula Awards. It showcases Gaiman’s spin on Americans themed work incorporated with fantasy and mythology at the same time.
The book starts with the main character, Shadow, being released from prison. He finds out that his wife is killed and he is offered a job by a puzzling stranger. However, Mr. Wednesday knows more than he wants to let on and warns that a clash for the “very soul of America” is heading on its way. continue reading
CS Lewis: Meet Mr. Screwtape and Wormwood
CS Lewis is better known for his Narnia series; however, my most favorite book from him would have to be The Screwtape Letters.
Okay, The Screwtape Letters might not be your run in the mill book, but it does offer plenty of insights whether you are a Christian or not. Lewis initially published this book in 1942 and it chronicles how a senior demon, Screwtape, admonishes and give advice to his nephew, Wormwood, in the art of temptation and securing damnation of a British person, referred to as “the Patient” in the book.
The book is filled with thirty one letters that provide insights and counsel on how Wormwood can win over his Patient. It is also filled with Screwtape’s observation of human nature and the Christian faith. continue reading
Neil Gaiman: The Master Sandman
Considered to be among the “top ten living post modern writers,” Neil Gaiman has certainly been at the forefront of modern literature. Although he is most well-known for his contribution to modern comics, Gaiman is actually a prolific poet, filmmaker, journalist and lyricist.
The author professed to grow up influenced by C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Edgar Allan Poe to name a few. Some of his most famous pieces to date include the Sandman and the American Gods.
The Sandman was first published in 1985. It is one of the few comics to become a part of the New York Times Bestseller list and it is considered by many to be a “comic book for the intellectuals.” On the other hand, American Gods has also proven that Gaiman can hold his own when it comes to novel writing. This book has garnered some of the most prestigious awards given to literature including the Hugo and the Nebula Award. It has become a bestseller as well and was published in 2001 under William Morrow in the United States. continue reading
Sylvia Plath: Exhibiting the life of a troubled poet
Being able to speak and write poetry by five years old means that a child is special. Sylvia Plath was more than special; she was creating complete poems by this age, way more than what most ordinary children would have.
After experiencing her father’s death at the age of eight, she was quoted to have said, “I'll never speak to God again.” On that same year, she published her first poem, aptly titled, “Poem” in the Boston Herald, under the children’s section. Plath was perfect at first glance, she was a great daughter, a straight A student, popular, and won great achievements.
However, behind all that there was something that was unraveling in her. After the summer of her junior year, she attempted suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills. This was to become a part of her only novel The Bell Jar. This novel was released in January 1963 by William Heinemann Limited in London. Plath took a pen name since she was not convinced that the novel had much significance.
Nevertheless, the novel drew various parallels from the life of the author. From the death of her father, her many accolades and achievements at a young age, to her depression and electro shock therapy, all of these were also experienced by her protagonist Esther. continue reading
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