Introduction “The entire world is a ghetto, the place the birds sing, and the sky is blue, and the solar comes up.” This evocative line, though circuitously from the pages of Nelson Algren’s seminal work, completely encapsulates the bittersweet and infrequently brutal actuality portrayed in *A Stroll on the Wild Aspect*. This novel, a uncooked … Read more
A Timeless Story of Ardour and Prejudice Setting the Stage: Love and Battle From the sun-drenched balconies of Verona to the gritty underbelly of contemporary cities, the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet has echoed throughout centuries. Shakespeare’s story of star-crossed lovers, torn aside by the bitter feud of their households, continues to captivate … Read more
The Life of Crooks: A Man Apart The dust of the Great Depression swirled around the California ranches, a constant companion to the men who toiled under the relentless sun. Amongst them was Crooks, a solitary figure burdened by the color of his skin and the echoes of discrimination. A poignant character in John Steinbeck’s … Read more
