Essay

American Pop
American Pop is Ralph Bakshi's love letter to this country. It's an animated tale of Russian-Jewish immigrants fleeing the terror of the Cossacks for the poverty and turbulence of a new land, the filthy ghettos and gutters of NYC. It juxtaposes four generations of a family against the wild backdrop of the American cultural shift, as history progresses from the musty and stale, cigarette-smoke-choking air of the burlesque houses and dance halls of 1911, to the incense and peppermints perfume wafting up from so many stoned hippies, and later punks. We follow Zalmie, his son Benny (killed by a German soldier while playing piano), HIS son Tony, and finally "Little Pete," on their peculiarly American journey; one often marked by tragedy. It's a huge story with a huge, scuffed, beating, American heart, and it even manages to win a place in my jaded, cynical heart. But the film itself paints no rosy portrait of the human condition.
By Tom Baker2 years ago in Chapters
Sir CV Raman: The renowned physicist
About Sir CV Raman: Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, commonly known as CV Raman, made many pioneering contributions to the science and technology, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations worldwide.
By Vishnu pprasath2 years ago in Chapters
New York City
There are few things I know for certain: one, if left to my own devices, I am a night owl, two, I could eat pizza every day of my life if it wouldn’t ultimately lead to some kind of health crisis, and three, I was a New Yorker in my past life. That is truly the only explanation I have for why I feel so at home in a city that I have never lived in.
By Morgan Longford2 years ago in Chapters
The cool night
The sky has turned cold, the night cool as water. Looking up, the cold moon hangs high. Baring my arms to the outside, a cool breeze brushes gently like cool water. I wonder, is this the chill of the air? Or the chill of the cold moon? Has the air grown lonely, exhaling a sigh? Or is it the figure on the icy palace, unable to bear the loneliness of the sky, descending to earth, bringing waves of cold? Perhaps it is none of these, simply that the heart of man is lonely, lonely in the sky, lonely in the air. Yet loneliness is not bad, a rare and precious loneliness, where man quiets down, the heart calms, all sound fades away. The busyness of the day, perhaps, is for this moment of tranquility. I do not dislike it, I like it.
By lover of literature2 years ago in Chapters
Sunshine in the Rain
After a day of heavy rain, a beam of sunlight shone through the window, bright and comforting, unknowingly improving my mood. I like this beam of sunlight.
By lover of literature2 years ago in Chapters
How can love be like instant noodles?
One: Decision made, it's you, my food, instant noodles. An extremely interesting pursuit. The man is just one of many individuals, regardless of whether he is handsome or not, even a frog can experience love, haven't you heard of the Frog Prince? Just like that, the man walked out of the classroom as usual and coincidentally saw a woman passing by. It doesn't matter if she is beautiful or not, even if her clothes are covered in dust, love can still exist, haven't you heard of Cinderella? That's how it happened. The man felt moved and did something he had never done before. He clenched his teeth and hurriedly caught up with her, tapping her shoulder. "You dropped something." The woman smiled like a flower. "No, I didn't." The man gathered his courage. "Yes, you dropped your heart. It has fallen onto mine. I don't want to give it back. Will you accept my heart?" The woman was stunned for a moment, looked at the man and smiled. "Quite an unusual way of pursuing someone. Alright, I'll try to accept your heart. Let's meet at the school gate after class." The man smiled. Love began.
By lover of literature2 years ago in Chapters
1999
Introduction This is the story before my second millennium story. When I started on Vocal I never expected to get anywhere near two thousand stories but the one after this will be number two thousand.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Chapters
Lonely Star's Tears
It was very late at night, the surrounding area was extremely quiet, with only the sound of insects chirping drifting in through the open window with the gentle breeze. It woke her up from her restless sleep. She got out of bed, put on a coat, and walked out to the balcony, following a faint glow that caught her eye.
By lover of literature2 years ago in Chapters
Fernweh
I woke, surprised and stunned to find myself in bed, in my adult body, and assaulted by the impertinent and shrill call of my wake-up alarm.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in Chapters
Unbreakable bonds
Introduction: In the vast landscape of anime, few series have captured the hearts of viewers quite like "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba." Beyond its breathtaking animation and intense battles, the series has resonated deeply with audiences due to its portrayal of the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood. Through the characters of Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado, "Demon Slayer" showcases the power of love, trust, and unwavering support between siblings, inspiring viewers to reflect on the importance of these relationships in their own lives.
By Varsha2 years ago in Chapters
THE CITY LIBRARY
CHAPTER 1~2 THE CITY LIBRARY• •They lost their powers and became normal human beings, dwelling in the human world, they gave birth to children and their love continues forever" Salome read the last chapter of the book " MYSTERY" and she sighed.
By Abolarin Ebenezer2 years ago in Chapters
The Fascinating Mystery of Dreams
Dreams. What are they, and where do they come from? Some people have the greatest of them, while others have predominantly nightmares. Another brain mystery.
By Rene Volpi 2 years ago in Chapters