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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Frances Hodgson Burnett: A Little Princess

If you want a good cry, the classic novel A Little Princess might do the trick. Written by playwright and author Frances Hodgson Burnett, her work is one of children’s literature’s most enduring pieces, and never fails to captivate audiences (both kids and adults) up to this day.

Sunbeam Rd.: Turtles, Magnets, Animals EP

Get ready to pack your bags and sunnies as Turtles, Magnets, Animals EP pays homage to the season of sea, sand, and uneven tan lines. Pushing the boundaries of harmonic rock, this five-track collection is Sunbeam Rd.’s first official release. Hailing from the Bay Area, Sunbeam Rd. is a four-piece band that’s dedicated to create a sort of fuzzy trance in their melodic rock songs.

William Shakespeare: Coriolanus

William Shakespeare isn’t only known for his scathing romances, but also for his unapologetic tragedies, which resonate to this day. One of them is the Roman play Coriolanus, whose overt political theme continues to inspire students of fascism, as well as numerous adaptations.

Eliot Wilder: Manual of Errors

A Manual of Errors is an intriguing album of Eliot Wilder. Its funky beats fused with alternative country folk makes up this exciting album. It has twelve tracks, with two of these purely instrumentals. Funky raps and beats, and definitely a fun, fun song, A Manual of Errors has more than the usual “interesting” tag. Its creative interlude, sudden silences in between the verses and the chorus creates anticipation. This track is a paradox of good old fun and dark humor.

OVERWERK: Conquer

Expect nothing less from OVERWERK‘s latest musical offering Conquer. This four-track release combines orchestra and electronic musings into a one-of-a-kind collection that fluidly translates sound into experience. Edmond Huszar a.k.a OVERWERK is a 23-year-old producer and songwriter from London, Canada who released his debut album last year and has since then creating waves in the indie scene.

Jane Austen: Emma

Before all of your favorite chic lit authors even existed, there was Jane Austen. Austen, who penned eternal romances such as “Pride & Prejudice” and “Persuasion”, has hit another home run during her lifetime with the publication of Emma back in 1815.

Edmund Rostand: Cyrano de Bergerac

One of the most celebrated romances of the yesteryears, Cyrano de Bergerac, deserves another re-read. Written in 1897 by French dramatist Edmond Rostand, this story of mistaken love and identity-switching still has us at the edge of our seats as it did more than a century back.
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William Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Love, according to one of the most remarkable writers the world has seen, is not just about a sparkle in the eye, or roses, and other pretty things. In his comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare takes on love and its complexities in a world of royalty and magic.

Jane Austen: Mansfield Park

The most acute character studies are always in the classic texts, especially when you try reading (or revisiting) Mansfield Park. Though dame Jane Austen has found her fans in novels such as Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, Austenites always had a divided opinion in this particular text, most notably due to its lead’s lack of instant appeal.