The Outlaw with a Past: The Search for Robin Hood
Although the legend of Robin Hood has persisted for centuries, no one knows if he ever really existed. The earliest visual representation of him, is in a “biography” entitled A Lyttell Geste of Robyn Hode, probably written about 1400…To this day, the figure of Robin Hood remains elusive. Whether he actually existed as a real person or was a fictional representation of one or more real-life outlaws, his origins will continue to entertain and intrigue young and old alike.
Kennedy’s Love Affair
Edward Kennedy’s love with Mary Joe Kopechne.
What’s in a Cliche?
Many people regard clichés as indication of lazy thinking or writing because they are overused. In fact, clichés have become so much a part of the English language; often the original sources are forgotten…Some clichés derive from proverbs or popular sayings, while others are of literary origin. An additional group of clichés comes from writers or famous people whose words or reported sayings have become part of everyday speech…
Notable Literary Forgeries in History
Some writings, such as a manuscript or memoir, when presented as an original but in reality a fake, are described as literary forgeries. Often, the forger may attempt to cash in on the fame of a celebrated author by imitating their writing style, even to the extent of fabricating so-called original manuscripts. Other types of literary forgery may involve the prestige and novelty that a previously undiscovered author may bring. Here are some notable literary forgeries in history.
Prejudice Against Outcasts
A beautifully written article making an attempt to solve and tackle bias through the comparism and observation of two contemorary short stories.
Ethics of Character
An interesting article on the controversial subject of ethics. What is ethics? How do we use it in our every day lives?
White Noise by De Lillo
White Noise by De Lillo could well be considered a fertile testing ground of modern and post-modern hypotheses and theories of Philosophy of Technology, which may be of recent origin but trace their roots to the days of Plato and Aristotle.
Three Things To Do When You Are Dead Bored
Three things that will take you out of your bored days. These are even good for you.
Religious Tolerance
Anssay on Voltaire’s opinions on religion and speech back in his lifetime, and actions toward the infinitely more tolerant world we live in today.
Age of Absolutism
An essay which analyzes the times of Absolute Monarchies, considering both the achievements and weaknesses of the system.






















