While reading The Count of Monte Cristo, and especially after I finished it, I could not get two questions out of my mind: Where is Monte Cristo and can I go there? Is this in any way related to the sandwich? So starting with the most important, I give you the Monte Cristo. This epic sandwich is a conglomeration of greasy bread, cheese, ham, and in a few cases, fruity jams. I am proud to say that I have…
I love whenever I come across a visual that brings a book I’ve read to life. After reviewing The Catcher in the Rye, I was happy to come across some related content. I found an interactive map of New York City created by the New York Times that shows the places Holden visited. Anyone not familiar with the Big Apple might not realize just where Holden ended up. Considering Holden Caulfield was only running around New York for a few…
I always enjoy reading foreign literature – I’m interested in reading about foreign places with a foreign way of looking at things. One consideration for translated literature is the question of what happens to the original quality or authorial intention when the words are translated. In many cases, there aren’t equivalent words for feelings or descriptions. When it comes to Haruki Murakami, the stakes are even higher. Murakami relies on an enormous amount of sensational descriptions. And the meaning of…
Earlier this week, I posted a review about Fahrenheit 451 and how it is a commentary on the impact of mass media on our lives. I recently came across an article that conjectures the response Bradbury would have to electronic and social media. Bradbury died in 2012 at the age of 91, and according to the article, he had already commented quite a bit about his displeasure of e-books and online publishing. To a degree, I agree that Bradbury would…