Daniel Defoe was born Daniel Foe. He changed his surname in the hope that it would improve his image and his finances, but it didn’t.
Tag: Literature
Robinson Crusoe Island
Where is Robinson Crusoe Island? It is in the Pacific Ocean about 640 kilometers west of Chile. How big is it? Robinson Crusoe is the largest…… Read more “Robinson Crusoe Island”
Star of ‘Willy Wonka’ is no more
Gene Wilder, who became Hollywood’s one of the most iconic comic actors with his delightfully funny performances in films directed by Mel Brooks has passed away. He…… Read more “Star of ‘Willy Wonka’ is no more”
Did you know ?
Dark Doings The moody Hamlet is often called the melancholy Dane. Melancholy means gloomy, but it literally refers to “black bile.” You might recognise its root parts…… Read more “Did you know ?”
What are ‘locked-room’ mysteries?
The locked room mystery is an intriguing type of crime fiction that revolves around an offence being committed in such a way that it seems impossible to…… Read more “What are ‘locked-room’ mysteries?”
6 Most Prolific Writers in History
Recently, the Guinness record went to the most prolific writer Charles Hamilton. He is estimated to have written more than a 100 million words. The following are…… Read more “6 Most Prolific Writers in History”
AN INSTANCE IN TIME
Life is but a flash…
Every Woman Deserves To Be Respected
Originally posted on lovelyseasonscomeandgo:
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/174500336 One who does not respect women has no competence. ~Arjuna (Shaheer Sheikh)~ ~HINDU EPIC OF MAHABHARAT~ this image is at: http://rishikajain.com/2013/05/18/funny-pics-of-the-day-laugh-it-out-marriage-humor/ this…
Shakespeare’s Novel Neologisms We Still Use
Here is an interesting post on the Bard that I would like to share… In honor of William Shakespeare, we’d like to share some words popularized by…… Read more “Shakespeare’s Novel Neologisms We Still Use”
A VIEW WORTH SEEING
Originally posted on keithgarrettpoetry:
A VIEW WORTH SEEING Fortunate if you are to see throught the darkness, For granted do not take the gift of light, always…
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