I cannot believe this is my last clay article ever! It feels like yesterday that I submitted my application, anxiously awaiting word from the senior editors. Since then, nine articles, nine months, and nine hundred or so ideas, inspirations, and words have floated through my head. It has been such […]
Author: Alessandra Gugliotti
The April Shindig of Literary Characters
Bilbo had been upset to find out Aslan chose him to host the April shindig of literary characters. After the dwarves destroyed his home years ago, he gravely disliked hosting at his hobbit-hole. But he had been chosen and he dare not complain to Aslan. So he went on with […]
Through Simon’s Eyes
A literary masterpiece that has stood the test of time and sits on millions of students’ desks is William Golding’s novel, Lord of the Flies. In this heart-wrenching, beautiful, and terrifying masterpiece, Golding constructs a story that is spectacularly horrifying. On a remote island, young Ralph emerges from the ruins […]
On “Pride and Prejudice” and Couples
The most legendary literary couple has to be Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet from Jane Austen’s evergreen masterpiece, Pride and Prejudice. In fact, Pride and Prejudice is so popular that even those who haven’t read it know about Darcy and Elizabeth thanks to its countless movie remakes. What makes this […]
Four Must Reads for 2020
2020 is now in full swing! At the beginning of each new year, I pull out a journal and record a list of all the books I want to read by the time the clock strikes midnight 365 days later. To begin this year, I decided it would be a […]