The Poet's Path: A Blog about Books, Poetry, and the Journey of Self-Discovery

Hey everyone! I hope you're having a great day (or night) so far. Before you get too deep into your daily routine, I have a question for you: Can you imagine waking up one day to find that you've been transformed into an insect? How do you think you would react? If the thought of it alone makes you uncomfortable, don't worry - you're not alone. But for the protagonist of Franz Kafka's classic novel The Metamorphosis , this nightmare becomes a reality. In today's post, we'll be exploring the themes and symbolism of Kafka's transformative tale. Synopsis: The Metamorphosis is a novella written by Franz Kafka and published in 1915. It tells the story of a young man named Gregor Samsa who wakes up one morning to find that he has been transformed into a large, monstrous insect. At the beginning of the story, Gregor is a traveling salesman who works long hours to provide for his family. He is not particularly happy with his job or his life, but he ...

Hey everyone! I'm Taskeen and welcome to my blog. You probably don't know but in my first blog post ever, I mentioned that I consider myself a strong dark academia enthusiast and if you're a fellow dark academician (idek if that's a thing but we're going to work with it), you know exactly why. Dark academia is more than just an aesthetic – it's a state of mind, a way of life. For those who are passionate about this intriguing and mysterious subculture, it's a source of endless inspiration and intellectual curiosity. But if you're like "wait what?" and don't know what I'm talking about, let me explain- Dark Academia is, ironically, one of the most popular aesthetics in today's world. At its core, dark academia is a blend of classical and romantic elements, with a focus on literature, art, and the pursuit of knowledge. It's a love letter to the history of ideas and the grandeur of academia, but with a twist of darkness and mystery...