Literature
Get flash to fully experience Pearltrees
Book reviews
Poems
15 Beautiful Libraries Around the World
Trinity College Library – University of Dublin | Photograph via Skylark Studio Following up from last year’s highly popular post ‘ 15 Incredible Libraries Around the World ‘, the Sifter has compiled another collection of beautiful libraries from your comments and suggestions. Ultimately, it is the books within these buildings that make it special, but many of these pillars of learning stand as landmarks in the cities and universities they reside. For all lovers of books, these libraries deserve to be cherished and revered. 2. Kirby Library, Lafayette College | Easton, Pennsylvania, USACommon Themes in Literature It has been argued that there are anywhere between 3 and 40 main themes in literature that continue to be explored by each successive generation of writers. No one knows for what the real number is--it depends on who you ask--but below is a list, not necessarily inclusive, of the most common ones. There are many variations, and there are often overlaps as well. So, right or wrong, in no particular order, here they are.
Common Themes in Literture
Photo by Nathiya Prathnadi By Scott Young Want to read faster? In this article, I’m going to share the lessons I learned that doubled my reading rate, allowed me to consume over 70 books in a year and made me a smarter reader. I’m also going to destroy some speed-reading myths, to show you it isn’t magic but a skill anyone can learn. How I Started Speed Reading
7 Keys to Reading Faster
E-books
Writing Tips
Free Ebooks
Must-read