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Pride, Part 2

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020British Literature Classics8 Comments

Pride by Ibi Zoboi was such a satisfying novel for me, and reminded me why I enjoy re-tellings of the classics. Zoboi truly modernized both the plot and the characters, without losing the allure of the original Austen vibe. Instead, I believe that Zoboi’s take on the classic could serve as a relevant introduction...

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Pride, Part 1

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020British Literature Classics5 Comments

In comparison to our last retelling of The Odyssey, I am much more familiar with the original version of Pride and Prejudice. It was one of the first classic literature novels I read- and so I’ve always had a soft spot for it. Elizabeth’s character has remained more relatable to me than many other...

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The Penelopiad

July 25, 2020August 9, 2020Greek Mythology4 Comments

More by the Author: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (Book and TV Series) This title was an obvious inclusion. The Hulu tv series adaptation that premiered in 2017 has been very successful, but Atwood actually wrote the novel back in the 1980’s. Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood (Book and TV Series) Another novel...

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