The relationship between literature and psychology has always been as productive as it has been intimate. Find out some curious psychological facts about certain books and stand-out title, and which authors you should consider reading to gain more wisdom and well-being.
These quotes from George R.R. Martin have that special touch of writers who move between cruel reality and the magic of fantasy. This American author, the genius behind the fantastically popular Game of Thrones series, is one of the most…
In the novel The Great Swindle by Pierre Lemaitre, World War I is coming to an end. Soldiers at the…
Michel Houellebecq is equally hated and loved by many. He’s currently the subject of much controversy, again, after releasing Serotonin,…
These Agatha Christie quotes are a reflection of this famous author’s sharp intelligence and wit. The British novelist is one of the best-selling authors of all time. She’s in the Guinness Book of World Records for having sold over two…
When people think of detective stories, the first thing to come to mind is usually British detective novels from the…
Sophie’s World is a work that synthesizes the history of Western philosophy in the format of a novel. This original…
If you love someone, give them a book. And if you have a friend whom you appreciate from the bottom of your heart, do it too. Just select a book and send it to them. Consider how a novel, an…
In 1914, Miguel de Unamuno published a rather peculiar novel, one that he preferred to classify as Nivola, thus avoiding…
“And the people stayed home” is the name of a poem that has circulated over the last few weeks on…
The quotes Ezra Pound left behind have a unique charm. In spite of the fact that he made some questionable decisions in his life (such as supporting Benito Mussolini), his contribution to the literary world was invaluable. This American poet…
Reading is an important activity. For children, it’s even more important: they can use reading as a source of emotional processing.…
Although there are several versions of this Eskimo myth, this article talks about the most complete one. The legend says…
Arthur Conan Doyle is known for his role as a writer, but few people know that he also worked as…
Imagine you’re in the 25th century. Humanity has spread throughout the whole galaxy under the supervision of the United Nations.…
Miguel de Unamuno was a Spanish writer and philosopher who belonged to the so-called Generation of ’98. In his work, we can see how he embraced all the literary genres that exist: novels, essays, poetry, and theater. However, the most…
The myth of Eros and Psyche is about one of the three daughters of a king. According to the story, she wasn’t only the fairest woman in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), but also the most beautiful one in the world. In…
Aeschylus’ great sayings lead us to a tragic world in which fate always seems to find a way of trapping you. Recognized as one of the great Greek tragedians, along with Sophocles and Euripides, Aeschylus’ vision of fictional life is…
A study by the American Psychiatric Association in 2017 indicated that reading Harry Potter boosts a person’s emotional intelligence. Specifically, because it opens your mind as it decreases any prejudices you might have towards minorities. Another study that was published…
La Celestina is a literary work surrounded by questions and this is why it’s so interesting, especially when it comes…
George Orwell was a British novelist, essayist, and journalist whose novels Animal Farm and 1984 made him a household name.…