Unveiling the Surreal Genius: Salvador Dalí

Unveiling the Surreal Genius: Salvador Dalí

By Grace Alvarez | February 13, 2024 | Comments Off on Unveiling the Surreal Genius: Salvador Dalí

Salvador Dalí, a name synonymous with surrealism, continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide with his eccentricity, imagination, and unparalleled artistic vision. From melting clocks to dreamlike landscapes, Dalí’s work transcends traditional boundaries, inviting viewers into a realm where reality and fantasy collide in a mesmerizing display of creativity. Born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres,…

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Albert Camus: A Literary Maverick

Albert Camus: A Literary Maverick

By Grace Alvarez | January 27, 2024 | Comments Off on Albert Camus: A Literary Maverick

Albert Camus, a prominent French philosopher and writer, left an indelible mark on the literary world with his existentialist philosophy and compelling works. Born in 1913 in Algeria, Camus’s life and writings reflect a unique blend of diverse influences. Let’s delve into the life and legacy of this literary maverick.     Camus’s upbringing in…

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Edgar Allan Poe: Master of Mystery and Melancholy

Edgar Allan Poe: Master of Mystery and Melancholy

By Grace Alvarez | January 24, 2024 | Comments Off on Edgar Allan Poe: Master of Mystery and Melancholy

Edgar Allan Poe, a literary icon of the 19th century, is renowned for his tales of mystery, macabre, and melancholy. Born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, Massachussetts, Poe’s life was as enigmatic as his stories. His works, characterized by dark atmospheres and psychological depth, have left an indelible mark on the world of literature.…

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Martin Luther King Jr.: A Beacon of Hope and Equality

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Beacon of Hope and Equality

By Grace Alvarez | January 13, 2024 | Comments Off on Martin Luther King Jr.: A Beacon of Hope and Equality

Martin Luther King Jr., a towering figure in the American civil rights movement, left an indelible mark on history through his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and nonviolent protest. King was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. Raised in a middle-class family, he excelled academically and eventually pursued a doctorate in systematic theology.…

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Neil Armstrong: Modern American Hero

Neil Armstrong: Modern American Hero

By Grace Alvarez | October 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Neil Armstrong: Modern American Hero

Neil Armstrong was born in August of 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio with dreams of taking flight from a young age. At two years old, his father took him to the Cleveland Air Races, inspiring the young Armstrong to someday take to the sky himself. At five or six, he had the opportunity to fly for…

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Anthony Bourdain: Eccentric Rockstar Chef.

Anthony Bourdain: Eccentric Rockstar Chef.

By Grace Alvarez | August 26, 2023 | Comments Off on Anthony Bourdain: Eccentric Rockstar Chef.

Born in the summer of 1956, American celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was a truly one-of-a-kind figure in the world of culinary art. Known equally for his talent and for his unique perspective and humor, his books and television programs were adored by many and secured him as a household name all over the world. Born…

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The Call of the Wild

By Adrienne Raptis | February 11, 2020 | Comments Off on The Call of the Wild

With the upcoming release of the new movie, Call of the Wild starring Harrison Ford, we wanted to highlight some information about the book that has inspired this film. As you may know, the story is tale of survival and is “one of the first American novels to examine the quest of the pioneering individual…

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Remembering the Life and Legacy of Stephen Hawking

Remembering the Life and Legacy of Stephen Hawking

By Adrienne Raptis | March 15, 2018 | Comments Off on Remembering the Life and Legacy of Stephen Hawking

With the recent passing of the one or the most important figures in the scientific world, we remember Stephen Hawking as a man who not only challenged the minds of our society but made a monumental influence on the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. Few people emerge from the fields of cosmology and…

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The Transatlantic Literature of Henry James

The Transatlantic Literature of Henry James

By Adrienne Raptis | March 9, 2018 | Comments Off on The Transatlantic Literature of Henry James

Born on April 15th 1843, American author Henry James was regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists of the English language. James is one of the major figures of trans-Atlantic literature. His works frequently juxtapose characters from the Old World, embodying a feudal civilization that is “beautiful, often…

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For Rare Book Lovers, This May Be Coolest New Shop on Worth Avenue

For Rare Book Lovers, This May Be Coolest New Shop on Worth Avenue

By Adrienne Raptis | December 9, 2016 | Comments Off on For Rare Book Lovers, This May Be Coolest New Shop on Worth Avenue

By Barbara Marshall – Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Posted: 7:00 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 (View the article on mypalmbeachpost.com here) Every day, Matt Raptis holds Western civilization in his hands. He can page through Captain James Cook’s illustrated account of his 18th century journeys to the South Pacific, follow Charles Darwin’s evolutionary reasoning…

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