Bleak House

Bleak House

1 minute read

Bleak House follows the intertwined lives of several characters as they navigate the labyrinthine English legal system, particularly the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce. The story is narrated by Esther Summerson, a kind-hearted orphan raised by a cold guardian. The case, which has dragged on for generations, symbolizes the corruption and inefficiency of the…

Arms and the Man by George Bernard

Arms and the Man

2 minutes read

Arms and the Man is a comedy by George Bernard Shaw, set during the 1885 Serbo-Bulgarian War. The play satirizes romanticized notions of war and love, challenging the idealistic views of heroism and passion prevalent in society. Shaw uses witty dialogue and clever characters to debunk these fantasies, encouraging a more practical view of both…