by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 26, 2021 | General Fiction, literature, Uncategorized
Jane Austen is one of the most beloved authors in the English language. Why? In this post, you’ll read about why Jane Austen maintains her popularity centuries after her death. Key arguments presented include Austen’s fusion of influences, her stylish consistency,...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 19, 2021 | literature, Uncategorized
“Those are the voices of my brothers, darling; I love the company of wolves.” Want to read a brilliant fairytale? You can’t go wrong with Angela Carter, whose short, enchanting tales manage to enthrall readers for decades. She has the grit of the...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke is a disappointing novel that lacks the spellbinding factor of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. In this review, I will outline why Piranesi disappointed me. However, I’ll also try to understand why others loved it. Judging by...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Dec 14, 2020 | literature, Uncategorized
Something is rotten in the current state of literature. But first, a confession. As much as I love reading literature, I prefer classics. This is because I’m frustrated with many traits of modern literature, and believe that it’s not reaching its full...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Nov 24, 2020 | Book Recommendations, literature
What are the gothic fiction novels that you must read? The best gothic fiction fuses romantic ideals with horrific realities. Whether it’s suburban gothic, or a mediation on medieval life, gothic literature reminds us that things aren’t always what they...