Here are some great book recommendations for anyone who’d like to learn about trauma’s effect on the psyche and how to heal or brainwash yourself
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Why We Think Hell is Fiery: Dante’s Influence on our Modern Sinister Minds
We can thank Dante for those horrific dreams of burning in purgatory, The author of La Commedia (The Divine Comedy), considered a masterwork of world literature, Dante Alighieri was born Durante Alighieri in Florence, Italy, in 1265, to a notable family of modest means. His mother died when he was seven years old, and his father remarried,Continue reading “Why We Think Hell is Fiery: Dante’s Influence on our Modern Sinister Minds”
Does Reading Make us Better People?
Every day more than 1.8 million books are sold in the US. Despite all the other easy distractions available to us today, there’s no doubt that many people still love reading.
Henry James – Of Course I Was Under the Spell
“Of course I was under the spell, and the wonderful part is that, even at the time, I perfectly knew I was. But I gave myself up to it; it was an antidote to any pain, and I had more pains than one.” —THE TURN OF THE SCREW by Henry James, born on this day, April 15, 1843.
The Art of Trusting One’s Self – The Philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Top 10 Works
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. Below are the top ten works produced by this prolific intellect:
What Is Kafkaesque? – The ‘Philosophy’ of Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka’s work and views are often dark and disorienting, and yet they connect with a great many readers.
Here are 7 Benefits to Reading:
HERE ARE 7 BENEFITS TO READING:
Homeless Man Reviews Books for Sale
This young man sits on the side of Empire Road in Johannesburg and instead of begging, he provides book reviews. He collects books, reads them, and provides reviews for people passing by. If you like the review, he will try to sell you the book. This is how he makes a living. Have you seenContinue reading “Homeless Man Reviews Books for Sale”
