Behind the Scenes at the Museum, a review.
From its conception, Kate Atkinson’s Behind the Scenes at the Museum (1995) begins as an unabashed rewrite of Lawrence Sterne’s Tristram Shandy (1759-67), with
The Literary Club: Book Recommendations
Each year I set myself 52 books, one a week, but I always fall short, usually because I don’t enjoy most of the books
The Role of Fashion in Cultural Identity
Fashion is a mode of expressing who we are as individuals, our authentic selves, our backgrounds, and inspirations in life. When we wear a
The Evolution of Film Music: From Silent Movies to Symphonic Masterpieces
A soundtrack is a powerful storytelling device that connects the audience to the story, characters, atmosphere, and culture explored in a film. Films are
Hedy Lamarr: The Pioneering Actress and Inventor Who Shaped Hollywood and Technology
In the glitzy world of Hollywood’s Golden Age, few names shine as brightly as Hedy Lamarr’s. Known for her striking beauty and magnetic presence,
Diving into Dystopia: How YA Fiction Reflects Current Social Issue
Dystopian novels are a popular YA fiction in the genre because of their common themes such as coming of age and a new journey,
Rigoberta Menchú: Indigenous Rights Activist and Nobel Laureate
An insight into the life of a rebellious and courageous woman. Before becoming a Nobel Peace laureate in November 1992, neither the Guatemalan Indigenous