Tag Archives: fantasy
Carroll the Master of the Illogical
Lewis Carroll was a master at the illogical and whimsical oxymoron. His use of nonsense and word play has been lauded for generations. The chapter “A Caucus-Race and a Long Tail” is a shining example of the genius of Carroll. The scene is rife with contradictions that are absolutely delicious to read. For starters, Dodos …
Fantasy Enriches The Brain
As I began reading about Alice, one question really popped out at me. What purpose does fantasy serve? It is a striking question and one we would all assume we know the answer to. We all think that fantasy serves this greater good and I do think it does; but what can we honestly learn …
I Clearly Would Have Been Eaten
Riddles, oh how I despise them. My mind simply does not do riddles, it doesn’t do math either but that’s for another post. I was, however, quite proud of myself for figuring out the fish riddle. I just have always despised riddles. I like the idea of a good riddle, as long as I …
The Only Thing To Do Is Go On
Every once in awhile a book contains quotes that are just so poignant. They are such a brilliant stroke of genius, that the human soul is ignited just reading them. In The Hobbit, I found such a delicious quote that I simply cannot ignore it, it must be the subject of a post. It …
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children Delivers
I adore books that are visually striking and so when I saw the cover of this book I just had to pick it up. Boy, was I happy I did. It’s a fantastic story, beautiful imagery, and compelling adventure. There are books that just seem to break every mold imaginable and that is certainly …
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