When you read Hemingway’s short-story “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”, you will immediately notice the importance of light, especially in contrast with darkness; even the title indicates this.
Atropa, Revenge of Peace – Tom Lanoye
Guy Cassiers directed “Triptiek van de macht”, a trilogy where he focuses on the complex relationship between art, politics and power. Tom Lanoye wrote the third part called “Atropa. Revenge of Peace.”
Poetry: Leaves of Grass – Walt Whitman
Leaves of Grass is a poetry collection by American poet Walt Whitman. It was first published in 1855, but he spent most of his life (re)writing and expanding it until his death in 1892.
Hell’s Hinges (1916)
Hell’s Hinges is a silent Western movie with William S. Hart in the lead role. The film is attributed to director Charles Swickard, though many doubt this fact.
Beowulf
Beowulf is the oldest of the great old poems written in English. Estimations trace its origins back to 10th century.…
New August releases
Stuck on what to read? Check out some new releases from August 2023! Marvin and Me How a Girl and…
Red, White & Royal Blue – Casey McQuiston
The movie is good. But the book is oh, so much better. Of course, you need to read it as…
Harry Potter as a secondary world fantasy
I studied languages and literature at university and took an elective in children’s literature. My end of term paper was…
Jommeke 289: De Rondekoning
Two big things in Belgium: cycling and comic books. So naturally, the two meet. This comic book was first published…
19 July books to dive into this summer
July brings an abundance of summer novels and memoirs. Some common themes? Motherhood, reconciling family issues, coming-of-age and coming into…
Poetry: My Strike-a-Light – John Birtwhistle
An ancient stone once used to produce sparks was excavated in the grave of a child. This elegy rekindles her…
Young Adult Battle of the Books Quiz
This quiz involves ten different Young Adult Fiction books. I ask a question beginning with the phrase “In what book…”…