fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about what makes a good poem and the poetry rules that were made to be broken.
William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
Introduction William Shakespeare (1564–1616) is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and one of the most influential playwrights in history. His plays, which range from comedies like A Midsummer Night's Dream to tragedies like Hamlet, have been performed more often than any other playwright's works. But who was the man behind the quill? Was he truly the sole author of his works, or do conspiracy theories about his identity hold weight? How did a Stratford-upon-Avon glover’s son become a literary legend?
By Silas Blackwoodabout a year ago in Poets
The Cage of Comfort
The sun spilled over the city like liquid gold, painting the glass towers in hues of amber and rose. Mia stood at her office window on the 47th floor, her reflection a sharp silhouette against the dawn. At 32, she was the youngest VP at Pinnacle Strategies, a consulting firm that prided itself on sculpting corporate empires. Her office was a shrine to her success: sleek mahogany desk, ergonomic chair, a framed Harvard MBA on the wall, and a view that screamed you’ve made it. Yet, as she stared at the skyline, a hollow ache gnawed at her chest. This was her cage, built with ambition, lined with comfort, and locked by her own choices.
By Shohel Ranaabout a year ago in Poets
