Pulp Shakespeare

Macbeth is the most unsettling of Shakespeare's plays, and not just because of the grim subject matter. As Clive Thompson writes, "there's something subconsciously off about the sound of the play, and it spooks people". A language study set out to find the most uncanny language in the play, expecting the dark magic to be… READ THE REST

Thanks to this LitHub article, I just learned about Paul Griffiths' 2014 novel let me tell you, a 144-page book that is solely comprised of the 426 words spoken by the character of Ophelia in Hamlet. While I haven't personally read the book yet, I was intrigued by the creative devising process laid out in… READ THE REST

This is a fantastic piece by Peter Baker at the New York Times, comparing mad king Trump's delusional fury to that of a Shakespearean figure, in the increasingly grim last acts of a long drama. Spoiler: They don't usually end well, and if we're in the last act, that means the shit is about to… READ THE REST

From picking out the right decor to making sure your home is spotless, hosting your friends and family over can get pretty stressful. But if you really want to make an impression on your party guests, the key is providing them with an experience they can remember — and that isn't going to happen with run-of-the-mill… READ THE REST

A beautiful light can really tie together a room or even a car for that matter. And while there are some really not-so-subtle ones that can drum up conversation, you're much better off having a more subdued-looking light that lets its color do the speaking. Unfortunately, there's no shortage of tacky and attention-grabbing pieces of furniture out there,… READ THE REST

Whether it's winter or summer, there is something so inviting about a fire. It's a great way to create intimate lighting, adds to the coziness of an atmosphere, and enhances the aesthetics of any situation. We haven't even gotten to the s'mores benefits of fires yet! But the reality is that fires can be frustrating… READ THE REST