[NEWS]: OCTOBER 2019 CALL FOR PAPERS — GEEK EDITION
Calling all geeky academics, this October call for papers is centered on pop culture and its effects on the world and the literary landscape.
[WORLD LITERATURE] GILGAMESH: THE FIRST SUPERHERO
In this iteration of World Literature, I will address how superheroes came into existence blasting us to the ancient past with the first epic in history from Mesopotamia: The Epic of Gilgamesh, introducing the first Superhero ever!
[WORLD LITERATURE] CANDIDE & THE BEST POSSIBLE WORLD
Candide (1759) is a work of international literary importance. Besides its ranking as one of the most important pieces of literature, the genius, in my opinion, Voltaire managed to write a short but fulfilling book that represents the absurdism of constantly view the glass as half-full.
[WORLD LITERATURE] THE VALUE OF WORLD LITERATURE
World Literature is a contemporary & historical gateway to our identities & stories; Intro to Rogues Portal’s new opinion series.