sweet-faced
annika m.
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Bitches be like "Aragorn looks SO hot here" and it's just him having the worst day of his life
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Books
In the most recent years, I have been trying to read more. With some struggle I have been able to finally accomplish that task. My focus has switched to the most suited genre for this blog’s aesthetic which is a mix of gothic/romance/classic fiction. I have read The Great Gatsby, 1984, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, and Frankenstein. Each of these stories, I feel, are relevant even in today’s time. There is a reason classics are deemed as such and it’s from the way they remind you of events so subtly similar of your own. They are timeless. The Great Gatsby focuses on the struggle of fate, missing your moment to succeed and living in a shadow. While 1984 relies on a more political stance shining light to how even in today’s world totalitarianism is not so far out of reach and nonsensical as George Orwell puts it. Both Wuthering Heights and Pride and Prejudice hold romance aspects differing far from each other. Jane Austen is able to write about two contrasting characters overcoming those boundaries to be more open to another person, while Emily Bronte’s characters are fueled with differing emotions ranging from longing to bitterness. Frankenstein is a classic horror story, passed down from many media reiterations done. However, the concept of overreaching rings heavily throughout today’s society. The complex emotions the monster feels towards Frankenstein offers an outlook on how wrong it is to play God when you cannot live up to your creations. These books are as they were, whether written in 1813 or 1949, timeless and unforgotten remaining poignant in the modern 21st century.
Where to purchase: This website is a great alternative choice to cheaper online book shopping. Each book is available on this website for purchase.