The Allure of Dark Academia in Pop CultureBySilviya Y02 May 2025In an era dominated by rapid technological advancements and instant gratification, dark academia offers a nostalgic escape—a world whereRead More
Ancient Codes, Modern Crimes: The History of Acrostics in Literature and CryptographyBySilviya Y23 Apr 2025Acrostics, a form of wordplay where the first letters of each line or word spell out a hidden message, have a rich and varied historyRead More
Repression and Identity Crisis in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: A Psychoanalytic PerspectiveBySilviya Y17 Apr 2025Robert Louis Stevenson’s ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ (1886) has long been hailed as a fascinating exploration of duality,Read More
How Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Reflects Victorian Fears of the Unconscious MindBySilviya Y17 Apr 2025Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886) is often seen as a tale of duality—the conflict between good and evilRead More
Icarus in Art and Literature: From Bruegel to Modern PoetryBySilviya Y10 Apr 2025The myth of Icarus—who flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax—has long fascinated artists and writers.Read More
The Byronic Hero in Gothic Fiction: A Dark Reflection of Society's Desires and FearsBySilviya Y28 Mar 2025The Byronic hero, a literary archetype pioneered by Lord Byron, is a figure of intense passion, defiance, and inner turmoil.Read More
Interpreting Highbrow Literature: The Art of Close Reading and Literary AnalysisBySilviya Y24 Mar 2025Highbrow literature, often characterized by its complexity, depth, and intellectual rigor, invites readers to engage with its layers of..Read More
Robert Frost’s ‘The Road Not Taken’ and Pop Culture’s Most Pivotal ‘What If’ MomentsBySilviya Y14 Feb 2025In pop culture, this theme of pivotal decisions is omnipresent, with “What if?” moments sparking curiosity about how small changes could haveRead More
The Origins of the Faustian Bargain in Literature: Exploring Its Roots in Goethe and MarloweBySilviya Y13 Feb 2025The concept of the Faustian bargain—a pact where one trades their soul for worldly gain—has captivated audiences for centuries.Read More
The Rise of the Penny Dreadful: How Cheap Thrills Captured Victorian ImaginationBySilviya Y13 Feb 2025The Victorian society in the mid-19th century witnessed the rise of the Penny Dreadful as they grappled with rapid industrialization...Read More