Candide, or Optimism
Do you think that we live in the best of all possible worlds? I don’t. And neither did Voltaire. Although written in the 18th century, his novel Candide, or Optimism (DB31736) … Continued
The Loved One
The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh (DB21678) is the classic dark satire—it’s even set at a funeral home. The plot centers around on a bizarre love triangle between a poet/pet … Continued
E.B. White
E.B. White may be most well-known for his beloved books for children, like Charlotte’s Web (DB46839) and Stuart Little (DB31831), but he was also one of the most significant essayists … Continued