The OWU English Department Blog
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In times of political unease, it is important to remember the value of books, the lessons and the values that they contain. Given the current political climate, one of the greatest examples of a book with such values and lessons is the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel âThe Roadâ by Cormac McCarthy, first published in 2006. …
The holidays are coming upâ this is the perfect opportunity to expand your book collection and treat yourself to some new reads. Whether you are looking for an emotionally gripping book, captivating poetry, or a purely self-indulgent read, this list has the perfect story for you.
The following recommendations are a collection of essays or feature elements of essay writing in their composition.…
1.Ready or Not (2019)Â
If what you want for Hallo
ween is the perfect balance between adrenaline-filled scares, unabashed fun, and a little bit of gore, Ready or Not is the perfect choice. The movie follows Grace, a woman with no family who just married the man of her dreams and is excited to start her life with him; on their wedding night, she discovers a family tradition according to which, in order to officially become part of the family, all she has to do is play a childrenâs game.…
In the utter chaos of the world we live in right now, traveling has ceased–for the moment, at least–to be an option. Though we know it is the responsible thing, and not getting in a plane somewhere is the least we can do for our fellow humans, the longing for travel and exploration wonât simply fade away.…
“The Yellow Wallpaper” (1892) by Charlotte Perkins:
Written in first person as a collection of journal entries, The Yellow Wallpaper details a woman who is diagnosed with a âslight hysterical tendencyâ following the birth of her child. Her husband, a doctor, prescribes a rest cure in a mysterious colonial mansion that does not sit well with the woman.…