by Madeleine Rose Jones | Dec 16, 2020 | Book Recommendations, literature
Out of all the gothic novels I have read, one stands out. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. It’s a terrific book, and in this post, I will hopefully convince others to read it. “I wondered how many people there were in the world who suffered, and continued to...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Sep 15, 2020 | History, literature, The World
What makes a city ‘romantic’? In this article, we aren’t talking about dream honeymoon destinations. No. We’re discussing cities that celebrate love and beauty. Some of these cities are tough to visit, whilst others are easier. View this blog...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 16, 2020 | Book Reviews, literature
Spoiler-Free Review. The Phantom Of The Opera is a theatrical nightmare of a book. And that’s a compliment. It’s a fantastic and thrilling journey into the gothic that reveals the dark side of romance and music. Not only is the novel an aesthetic treat, with vast...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 3, 2020 | literature
For those who’d like to read the play before proceeding with this article, you can, for free, here. Romeo & Juliet is one of my favourite plays, and it deserves defending. Why? Because it’s masterfully written, multilayered and insightful. Yet...