Fiction
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
“The Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco is a historical murder mystery set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, where a Franciscan monk investigates a series of bizarre deaths.
“The Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco is a historical murder mystery set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, where a Franciscan monk investigates a series of bizarre deaths.
Matilda, a gifted and intelligent girl, uses her extraordinary abilities to outsmart her neglectful parents and tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, in this heartwarming and empowering children’s classic.
“The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak is a powerful story set in Nazi Germany, following a young girl named Liesel Meminger as she steals books and learns the power of words.
The article recounts a childhood experience of Ron, a black boy in the 1950s, who defied racial segregation by visiting a public library. Despite facing resistance from the librarian and the threat of police involvement, Ron’s mother’s support and his own determination allowed him to check out the books he wanted. Inspired by shows like “Star Trek,” Ron went on to become an astronaut, defying societal norms and achieving his dream.
“Fahrenheit 451” is a dystopian novel set in a future where books are banned and burned, following a fireman’s journey to question society’s suppression of knowledge and free thought.