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Films that will make you want to read the book: the most incredible book adaptations
Who has never watched a particularly delightful piece of cinema and mourned the short end of it? I, myself,...
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How to read more?
One of the most common experiences for people who read a lot is to be asked by someone: How do you do...
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The Anti-Intellectual Movement in Literature and Film: A Cultural Critique of Intellectualism
Throughout history, intellectualism has been both celebrated and criticized. In recent decades, there...
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The inteligent woman: the new "beauty" is now "brains"
The Intelligent Woman: The New “Beauty” is Now “Brains”—A Shift in Literature...
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The power of Helen of Troy in the modern stories
The Power of Helen of Troy in Modern Stories: From Myth to Contemporary Icons Helen of Troy, often dubbed...
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The best modern rettelings of greek myths
The Best Modern Retellings of Greek Myths: Ancient Stories for Contemporary Audiences Greek mythology,...
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The archetypes and how homer still lives
The Archetypes of Homer: How His Characters Still Live in Modern Stories Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are...
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The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and how romance movies stem from it
The Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice: The Heart of Modern Romance Films At the heart of many great romance...
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10 best films for bookworms
10 Best Films for Bookworms: A Cinematic Celebration of Literature For bookworms, there’s something truly...
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