Tag Archives: civilized

Book Review: Where the Wild Things Are

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is a classic children’s book. This is a picture book and it is easy to read. Having finally read it as an adult, I have no idea why this book is so celebrated. Where the Wild Things Are is about a boy, who was sent to bed… Read More »

Book Review: Tarzan of the Apes

As a child, I can recall my family’s watching the old black-and-white movies of Tarzan of Africa. I remember vaguely perceiving Tarzan a hero and a likeable character. After reading a 2010 reprint of the original 1914 novel, my perception of Tarzan has changed. Tarzan is an anti-hero; in my opinion, he is the villain.… Read More »