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Is Man Inherently Evil?
William Golding's Lord of the Flies is one of the best-selling novels of the 20th century. It depicts the rapid descent into savagery that occurs when a group of boys is stranded on a deserted island, and offers reflections on how humans act in the state of nature.But Golding's novel is arguably jus
The Best Books You’ve Never Read
Most authors are defined by only a handful of their works, if not a single one. But oftentimes, it is their lesser known writing which best represents their literary output.When you explore an author's lesser known catalog, you get the opportunity to engage with aspects of their thought that aren't
Why “The Godfather” Is a Greek Tragedy
Many modern stories you know well are in fact far older than you think. In the case of Mario Puzo's The Godfather, there's an underlying narrative that has been told by humans for thousands of years. That's because The Godfather is really an Ancient Greek tragedy.In ancient Athens, the amphitheaters
Is This What Hell Looks Like?
Hieronymus Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights is one of the most disturbing, yet simultaneously intriguing, paintings ever created.More than just a feast for the eyes, it's a work that bridges the gap between medieval and modern art — and is accordingly just as strange as you'd expect. But more than