Howard Phillips Lovecraft, the master of cosmic horror, left a remarkable literary legacy that consists of numerous short stories, essays, and tens of thousands of letters. In spite of the incredible popularity his works have gained in the decades after his death, one segment of his writing that still remains a bit neglected are his …
Quotes from Anne Brontรซ’s novel “Agnes Grey”
Instead of writing a proper book review, in this post I will share a few memorable quotes from this lovely novel that have stayed with me after Iโd recently read it for the first time. They might give you some idea of Anne Brontรซโs writing style and her views on things.
‘On Tea’ by Edmund Waller
As of 2019, May 21 is observed as the International Tea Day. Joining the observances, in this post weโll be reading Edmund Wallerโs short poem in praise of this wonderful drink with such a rich history. Edmund Waller (1606โ1687) was an English politician and poet, very popular during his lifetime but now considered one of …
‘A Prayer in Spring’ by Robert Frost
Looking for some peace and quiet? Robert Frostโs poem โA Prayer in Springโ just might give you some inspiration. As I often mention in my poetry posts, try to read this poem out loudโit has a great rhythm that you might completely miss out on if you read it silently. And that would be unfortunate, …
