dimanche 1 juin 2014

By Nora Jennings


Reading has been the main source for growth of our brains. There are millions of texts worth reading making it impossible for a person to read all the writings in a lifetime. Below is a list of some inspiring books classic authors have published and you can give them a try during your free time.

Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell. This book is a half autobiographical tale that was published in 1933 and it points out his views on the injustices in society. The setting is in 1920s where Orwell lives in a seedy hotel at Paris very destitute. He eventually moves to London where he comes head to head with poverty with results that are unusual. The working conditions that are bizarre are told with an eye that is impartial and great humor.

The plague authored by Albert Camus. When rats flood everywhere in the streets of Oran, a plague that is extremely contagious erupts. Oran is quarantined by the authorities as struggles to survive begin. The residents start to question of their point in life as the imminent death threatens everyone. This 1947 story is depicted as if in existential.

Age of Reason written by Jean Sartre. It tells of an inner conflict of mid aged professor, Mathieu. The professor is currently facing difficulties in financial state when he realizes that he to fund an abortion of her mistress Marcelle. His allies and student add unto his turmoil by distorting his susceptible mind state as he tries to find the solution to his miseries. An existential classic and a sensational writing are showcased in this 1945 book.

The Metamorphosis written by Franz Kafka. This 1915 book tells the story of Gregor Samsa who gets to sleep one evening and awakes to find that he changed into a horrific vermin. He is gradually getting excluded by his family which is at shock and dismisses him grounded on his appearances. This book highly moving and has also acted as a defining one for various writers.

Ice Cold Blood written by Truman Capote. This one of the famous books brought the writer into stardom back in 1966. He is able to tell of an investigative piece on the murder of Clutters family that happened in 1959 in a way that is thrilling and simultaneously portrays the killers, Richard and Perry, with a very frightening way. Bare laid intentions that are led by an irrefutable writing style of Capote makes it an unbelievable piece worth reading.

Miracle in the Andes by Nando Parrado. It is set in 1972 where a plane crashes in the Andes. The stranded passengers resort to eating the dead bodies of their friends in a bid to stay alive in these extremely cold conditions. Parrado and Canessa made up their minds to make an epic trek from the Andean with the initial obstacle coming from a mountain that is 15,000ft. This 2006 story from a survivor gives a first person intuition into the calamity.

The tales depicted in these books are very interesting and provides you with an insight of light after the dark cloud. They are very inspiring and heart filling and for sure a worth read. The writings are very simple and interesting plus the depiction of the places and events give it a real touch.




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