Essays on Novel

In Northern India, Lohri is a popular winter Punjabi folk festival With many myths associated with it, the festival is believed to mark the passing of the winter solstice. Here are some legends related to the festival. The Punjab region is the site of the festival, so the festivities are usually...

If you are looking for an inspirational story, The Boys in the Boat is a great choice. Written by Daniel James Brown, the book tells the story of a rowing team at the University of Washington. This book is an engaging read, especially for fans of history, politics, or history....

The Hero's Journey The Hero's Journey is one of the story structures used in storytelling. It is focused on the journey of a single character and may not be appropriate for stories with a large cast of characters. For such stories, a more expansive three-act structure may be a better fit....

If you re looking for a book that discusses educational disparities in America, Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol is the book you re looking for. Written in 1991, this book addresses the differences in educational achievement between school districts and races. The author argues that these disparities are rooted in...

A Pair of Silk Stockings is a short story by Kate Chopin about a family who finds a windfall in the estate of the deceased king. The story follows the story of a woman named Mrs. Sommers and her family as she decides how to spend the money. She tries...

Enduring Love Enduring Love begins in a field where the protagonist, Joe Rose, is having a picnic. A hot air balloon has broken free, and Joe joins a group of men who pull it back down. While all of them eventually let go of the rope, one man, Dr. John Logan,...

Sutherland's Inspiration Sutherland first became interested in writing about dragons after being encouraged by her agent Steven Malk to do so. The result is Wings of Fire, a series of books about dragons who fall in love, have adventures, and struggle with problems just like humans do. While they may be...

On Being a Cripple by Nancy Mairs On Being a Cripple by Nancy Mairs is a very personal book about life as a cripple. In it, the writer discusses her own experiences with the disability, how she has learned to live with the condition, and how humor is essential...

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an American children's book series and media franchise created by Jeff Kinney. The series centers around the adventures of Greg Heffley, who illustrates his life in a diary. The series' fans flock to the book and film adaptations...

"Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card is a 1985 military science fiction novel. The novel depicts two conflicts between humankind and an insectoid alien race known as the Formics. The book depicts how the human race must work to save itself, despite being under attack from the Formics. This novel...

In the novel, Sons and Lovers, Paul Morel suffers from the psychological disorder called Oedipus complex. Although the disorder has many different causes, a traumatic event in the child's early life may have influenced the development of this disorder. It was presumed that this condition was a result of the...

Jasper Jones: A Critically Acclaimed Novel Jasper Jones is a 2009 novel by Australian writer Craig Silvey. It has won several awards including the International Dublin Literary Award, and was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. In addition, the American Library Association ranked the novel among its 'Best Fiction for Young Adults'...