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A Room of One´s Own - Virginia Woolf

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  Virginia Woolf The Room of My Own My room of my own is an astounding river that is located one kilometer from my aunt's house in the countryside; once a blue moon, a large percentage of my relatives and I go there to hang out and relax. Using a handmade bamboo bridge, I venture across the river since a spring of pure water is already on the other side of the river, which I always visit to collect water every time I go there, and then I explore the site as well. The river is in the middle of wood; thus, the freshness permeates the whole place, creating a pleasant atmosphere while I enjoy the calm sound of the water hitting the big rocks in the middle of the river. The area is very cozy, and I do not need to carry so many things to have a good time. I live the moment lying under the shade of the trees, disconnected from everything that stresses me; I find a safe place where I am happy. At times, I have existential thoughts; nonetheless, I am relieved to have the privilege of enjoyi...
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Roald Dahl

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Roald Dahl The renowned novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" was crafted by its imaginative author, Roald Dahl. The book was written in 1964, when the world was in the midst of significant change, particularly in the 1960s. Dahl's literary masterpiece began in a quaint village in England, specifically Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. This charming and whimsical tale, which captivated readers of all ages, was a product of Dahl's creative genius and was written in an era marked by cultural shifts and societal transitions. Roald Dahl, a literary luminary of the 20th century, had a life brimming with fascinating experiences. Born in Wales in 1916, Dahl began his journey as a writer after serving in the Royal Air Force during World War II. His early works, including novels and short stories for adults, garnered critical acclaim. Nonetheless, it was in children's literature that Dahl indeed left an unforgettable mark. His creative storytelling took flight with cla...
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SECOND BLOG ENTRY - FRANKENSTEIN AND DRACULA

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PERSUATION

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  Persuasion is a romantic novel by Jane Austen, published posthumously in 1817. It tells the story of Anne Elliot, a young woman who her family persuades to break off her engagement with the naval officer Frederick Wentworth due to his lack of fortune and prospects. Eight years later, circumstances bring them back into each other's lives, and the story explores themes of second chances, class rigidity and social mobility, persuasion, separate spheres, marriage, and the consequences of past decisions. Differences between the 1995 Persuasion movie and the book Story Background The 1995 movie Persuasion adaptation and the book have some differences. At the beginning of the movie, we need to find out the general background since we must know it by reading the book first; therefore, the background story needs to be better reflected in the film as people who have not read the textbook might not understand it initially; for example, the movie begins with Sir Walter Elliot and his daughte...
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