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I could hear the horrible sound of battle ringing in my ears. At first, it was too overwhelming, as if my ears were bleeding. Guns were firing constantly, planes were crossing overhead, bombs were falling, and grenades were landing all around me. There was only horror, fear, and death. It took me some time for my ears to adjust to the noise. I don't know how long it took, it could have been seconds or hours. But suddenly, my breath was louder than the gunfire, and my footsteps were stronger than the planes. As I looked around me, I saw a fellow soldier lying dead just a few meters to my right. A bullet had pierced his skull, taking away his life. He was young, maybe even younger than me. I would have guessed he was sixteen. The losses were already too great. Women were sent to war, and minors were fighting on the front line. I didn't know him, but I wept for him. He deserved it, just like every soldier. I kneeled and closed his eyelids, giving him a gentle caress and a kiss on ...

https://unsplash.com/photos/GVhAezjtX-4 In today's fast-paced, digital-driven society, it's easy to overlook the value of literary books. However, immersing ourselves in the pages of great novels and stories offers numerous benefits, both for our personal growth and our overall well-being. This article explores the importance of reading literary books, providing insights that may inspire you to pick up a new novel or revisit an old favorite. First and foremost, literary books offer a window into different worlds, cultures, and perspectives. By delving into stories set in various times and places, we can broaden our horizons and develop a greater understanding of human nature. Through the experiences of fictional characters, we learn about different ways of life and gain empathy for the struggles and triumphs of others. In this sense, reading literature helps to cultivate a sense of connection with people from all walks of life. In addition to fostering empathy and understanding...

The supernatural in “Hamlet” is used in a negative way; it acts as a catalyst for chaos, unleashing death and wreaking havoc.

Numb… Yes, that was the word my mind had been searching for hours. My body felt weak, and I was tired. I wasn't in pain, no. How can a paralyzed body feel pain? But there was a sense of emptiness inside me. I turned away from the window. The lights were dizzying, and the constant flow of people walking past confused me. What were they doing? Why were they coming to the hospital? Why were they leaving? Some didn't even seem to notice the building; they just walked past, talking on their phones or laughing with those beside them. How could they find humor outside a building filled with people fighting? Or dying? I looked at the door. No surprises were waiting for me there. I already knew who would enter and when: my mom, the nurse, and the doctor himself. When I was staring at the door, I wasn't secretly hoping that I would see him . He couldn't be here, but while I was looking at the outside world, I couldn't stop hoping to see him pass through those doors. In my m...

It was dark outside. Everyone in the Iakovidou family was asleep , except the father. He couldn’t sleep that night. He had sat down at the kitchen table, drinking slowly a glass of wine, staring at the bills in front of him. They were safe that month. But what about the next? Τ he fields could no longer feed his family, the crops were dead. The bloody weather… The climate was really unstable: days and days of unstoppable rain or extensive droughts destroyed whatever he tried to plant. Agriculture was dying. The situation was tense. Everyone lived with the fear of war, especially now that the planet was running out of food. Water was enough. For now… Another drought like the last one would deplete the countries’ stock a lot faster than most people thought. That would mean the end, he knew it. Earth was slowly reaching her expiration date. The soil whispered it to him.

The Wife of Bath's tale is one of the most popular stories from Chaucer's "the Canterbury Tales" and there is a good reason behind this: it deals with power!

I ntroduction Helen, a literary character first found in Homer’s Iliad, approximately dated in 8th century B.C., is a symbol of extraordinary beauty and illicit love in the western culture.