It truly earned it's place as one of the greatest epic poems of all time, a very interesting and captivating story, even if it was a bit hard to read and understand at times, but that's probably on me, haha.
By far one of the greatest books I've read, I found it a great way for me to start diving deeper into ancient greece and greek mythology, but I don't think I could properly describe how good it is.
An interesting metaphor for social isolation and how society (Gregor's family) treats him differently simply because he underwent the transformation into an insect. There are many ways one can interpret this story, but I personally see it as a critique to how society will simply ignore and mistreat those who, for any reason, become unable to work or need to stop being productive
in order to rest even for just a moment.
I don't really remember much of The Verdict, it was a very short quick paced story that I didn't really understand enought to form a proper opinion. Apologies.
This book moved me, it took me a few days to completely understand this book and have it click for me. I will not be delving deeper in order to avoid spoilers, but this is a book that I will surely never forget.
, I don't really have much more to say, a good poem from a great author, a staple of classic gothic literature that did live up to my expectations and the reviews I have read about it.
A very good book with a definitely captivating story. Even though I'm not a big fan of books in this style, I recognise that it is most definitely wonderful.
I found it very interesting, even though it is considerably short, definetely a good entry point for those interested in greek plays or just ancient greece in general. Unlike what I experienced with The Illiad and The Odyssey, Antigone was actually relatively easy to read and understand.
To be Started
It will take a while for my next reading because my edition of Antigone (My last book) is mostly just supporting texts and translation notes, which I still plan on reading.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde
The Phantom of The Opera
Gaston Leroux
Frankenstein
Mary Shelley
Dracula
Bram Stoker
The Illiad
Homer
The Odyssey
Homer
The Metamorphosis and The Verdict
Kafka
White Nights
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
The Raven
Edgar Allan Poe
Murder on the Orient Express
Agatha Cristie
Antigone
Sophocles
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Arthur Conan Doyle
Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Divine Comedy
Dante Alighieri
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
White Fang
Jack London