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Pierre Lemaitre - The Great Swindle

Literature and PsychologyPierre Lemaitre - The Great Swindle

In the novel The Great Swindle by Pierre Lemaitre, World War I is coming to an end. Soldiers at the…

The Relationship Between Reading as a Family and Children's Reading Comprehension

Educational PsychologyThe Relationship Between Reading as a Family and Children's Reading Comprehension

Children want to learn new things. Their entire reality consists of constant discoveries in a world that's new to them.…

Jorge Luis Borges: One of the Most Influential Writers of All Time

BiographiesJorge Luis Borges: One of the Most Influential Writers of All Time

Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer, essayist, and poet. We dare to say that his legacy is printed in…

Liquid Modernity and Consumerism: Why We Buy

Personal DevelopmentLiquid Modernity and Consumerism: Why We Buy

Everything nowadays is constantly changing: politics, values, ways of thinking and interacting, education, the work world... Right now, we're livin...

Three Great Short Legends for Children

Literature and PsychologyThree Great Short Legends for Children

In this article, we share three short legends for children. They give us a wonderful opportunity to talk to our…

The Benefits of Reading: New Worlds to Be Discovered

Stories and ReflectionsThe Benefits of Reading: New Worlds to Be Discovered

Reading is a gift. It enriches us, excites us, and transports us to other worlds. It's also an opportunity to…

Julio Cortázar: The Life of an Argentinian Intellectual

Literature and PsychologyJulio Cortázar: The Life of an Argentinian Intellectual

Julio Cortázar was an amazing storyteller. He fascinated us with Hopscotch and showed us that everyday life can also be special and unpredictable.&...

Umberto Eco: Novelist and Philosopher

Stories and ReflectionsUmberto Eco: Novelist and Philosopher

Umberto Eco was an Italian novelist, philosopher, literary critic, semiotician, and college professor. Eco's known for his 1980 novel, Il…

How to Write Like Stephen King

Literature and PsychologyHow to Write Like Stephen King

Stephen King is one of the most important authors of our time. This American author knows how to capture the…

Gaston Bachelard: The Poetics of Space

Literature and PsychologyGaston Bachelard: The Poetics of Space

One of Gaston Bachelard's most memorable books is The Poetics of Space, in which he analyzes the spaces of a…

Isabel Allende: The Life of an Extraordinary Writer

Literature and PsychologyIsabel Allende: The Life of an Extraordinary Writer

Isabel Allende is a Chilean writer whose work has been translated into thirty-five languages. With more than 70 million books…

Stanislav Grof: His Life and Work

AuthorsStanislav Grof: His Life and Work

Stanislav Grof is one of the most influential figures in psychology. He has made a name for himself through fascinating…

Psychological Benefits of Reading Biographies

Basic Psychological ProcessesPsychological Benefits of Reading Biographies

This article discusses the psychological benefits of reading biographies. We all know that reading, in general, has many psychological and…

Five Fascinating Quotes by Mexican Poet Octavio Paz

CultureFive Fascinating Quotes by Mexican Poet Octavio Paz

The great Mexican poet Octavio Paz had many famous quotes. This is partly because of how poetic and universal they…

Letters to a Young Psychologist by Ignacio Solares

Literature and PsychologyLetters to a Young Psychologist by Ignacio Solares

Are you thinking about studying psychology? Do you know someone who's thinking about it? Would you like to delve into some…

Imre Kertész: The Biography of a Survivor

CultureImre Kertész: The Biography of a Survivor

Imre Kertész was a prominent Hungarian citizen. In fact, he's the only Hungarian who has received a Nobel Prize. However,…

Five Revealing Arthur Schopenhauer Quotes

CultureFive Revealing Arthur Schopenhauer Quotes

Arthur Schopenhauer was one of the most renowned German philosophers. The quotes we share here are gifts to those who want…

Seven Syndromes Named After Literary Characters

PsychologySeven Syndromes Named After Literary Characters

In the last century, recognition of mental illness has increased significantly. We used to consider these conditions unimportant or lump them&helli...

5 Historical Novels that Will Broaden Your Horizons

Literature and Psychology5 Historical Novels that Will Broaden Your Horizons

Historical novels are capable of transporting us to another time and place. A good historical novel has the potential to…

7 Books that Help Overcome Anxiety

Literature and Psychology7 Books that Help Overcome Anxiety

Let's be honest. On a daily basis, most of us cope with a mind that wants to go faster than…

Emotionary: A Wonderful Book About Emotional Education

Literature and PsychologyEmotionary: A Wonderful Book About Emotional Education

Your emotional education plays a huge role in the person you become in life. Properly managing your emotions makes you more…