Connel and Marianne grew up in the same small town, but the similarities end there. At school, Connell is popular and well liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation— awkward but electrifying—something life shanging begins. Normal People is teh story of mutual fascination, friendshio and love. It takes us from that first conversation to the years beyond, in…
Rumah itu tampak nyaman, terasa nyaman bagi Dr. Louis Creed. Rumah tua, luas, dan asri. Tempat yang cocok untuk keluarga, anak-anak bisa bermain dan menjelajah. Perbukitan dan bentangan padang rumput Maine terasa begitu jauh dari kota besar penuh bahaya dan sesak oleh polusi. Cuma satu yang mencemaskan: truk-truk besar yang menderu lewat di jalanan depan rumah. Di belakang rumah ada jalan…
In the realm of literature, few works stand as boldly and enduringly as William Shakespeare's Macbeth. This tragic masterpiece, crafted with unparalleled skill and insight, has captivated audiences for centuries with its profound exploration of ambition, power, and the human condition. Set amidst the backdrop of medieval Scotland, Macbeth delves into the tumultuous journey of its titular cha…
When the young salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning transformed into a monstrous insect, his shock and incomprehension are coupled with the panic of being late for work and having to reveal his appearance to family and colleagues. Although over the following weeks he gradually becomes used to this new existence confined within the bounds of the apartment, and his parents and sister adapt …
Aside from a delay, there will be no problems. The flight will be smooth, it will land safely. Everyone who gets on the plane will get off. But almost all of them will be forever changed. Because on this ordinary, short, domestic flight, something extraordinary happens. People learn how and when they are going to die. For some, their death is far in the future—age 103!—and they laugh. B…
Macbeth is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. It is thought to have been first performed in 1606. It dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power. Of all the plays that Shakespeare wrote during the reign of James I, Macbeth most clearly reflects his relationship with King James, patron of Shakespeare's acting company. It was first publi…
Suatu malam, Major, si babi tua yang bijaksana, mengumpulkan para binatang di peternakan untuk bercerita tentang mimpinya. Setelah sekian lama hidup di bawah tirani manusia, Major mendapat visi bahwa kelak sebuah pemberontakan akan dilakukan binatang terhadap manusia; menciptakan sebuah dunia di mana binatang akan berkuasa atas dirinya sendiri. Tak lama, pemberontakan benar-benar terjadi. Ke…
“…how small the vastest of human catastrophes may seem, at a distance of a few million miles.”
White Nights by fyodor Dostoyevsky is a short emotional story about loneliness, hope, and the brief beauty of human connection. Set in the dreamy, quiet streets of St.. Petersburg during the summer's "white nights"—when it barely gets dark—the story follows a shy, lonely man who spends most of the his time walking alone and daydreaming. One night, he meets a young woman named Nastenka, and …
Based on a true story, Greyfriars Bobby is written for adults, but is no less popular with children. Its warmth and charm make it one of the most beloved animal tales. Greyfriars Bobby is a small shaggy dog which cannot be separated from Auld Jock, his owner, a kind and simple shepherd. When Auld Jock died after many winters together, Bobby was devastated. Dogs are not allowed on the chur…