— Anonymous Many times, “great” works challenge us in ways that might leave us unsettled. We may even start to wonder how such a work can be considered a “great” work. At first glance, the work can seem so far removed from other typical examples of “great” works, but upon further inspection, we can find […]
Pasquesi
I found a little piece of me that I did not expect to find in such older works
— Anonymous A “great” work, whether it may be literature, art, music, film etc., should be one that inspires us, makes us feel emotions, and remains relevant throughout time. And, oftentimes, “great” works constantly teach us about what it means to be human and how to be better for ourselves and others. They seem to […]
The love story is something I can relate to
— Anonymous During the evenings is when most of my deep thinking occurs. Which led me to read the story “The Lady with the Dog” by Anton Tchekhov during the evening of one fateful night. The effect of reading during the night allows me to visualize the scenes in my head while reading The Lady […]
The short story or the play was not written in the traditional method
—Anonymous One of the literary text that was challenging was the short story, “Endgame” by Samuel Beckett. Furthermore, it was our group’s job to present the story to the class which means that I needed to have a sound understanding of it. However, the short story or the play was not written in the traditional […]
My Harlem
—Anonymous The poem “To New York” by Leopold Sedar Senghor is very meaningful and relatable. My transition to New York 10 years ago from Nepal was synonymous with Senghar’s experience. The News and the media in Nepal portray New York as a Paradise on earth, with glamorous buildings, culture, and economy. Like every child, teens, […]
