KARVAL STUDIO
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On Elisabeth Hardwick’s The New York Stories as Someone who has only read “The temptations of doctor Hoffmann”
Through precise and elegant prose, Hardwick explores the inner life of Doctor Hoffmann, a man caught between intellectual ideals and human desires. But does her literary piece really work?
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Once december ends
Discover the joy of solitude this personal piece, where the author embraces Christmas alone in the city, finding peace in simplicity and a new perspective on happiness and raising questions about happiness and the freedom to choose one’s path.
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Book club: The Yellow Wallpaper
In our book club, we explored how the story’s symbolism, such as the yellow wallpaper and the protagonist’s confinement, reveals deeper critiques of the treatment of women.
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ULTIMATUM
What happens when the critic steps into the narrative? The result is a richer, more humanized understanding of literature, where personal reflection and intellectual rigor thrive together.
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Maria Gainza’s optic nerve
In our latest article, we examine the delicate interplay of aesthetics and emotion in El Nervio Óptico—a work that challenges the boundaries of form and storytelling.
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The year of my grandmother’s death
This introspective piece weaves personal experiences with literary references, examining how death reshapes our perception of time, identity, and the spaces we inhabit.
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Elisabeth Hardwick
Known for her exploration of human relationships, memory, and identity, Hardwick’s works, including her celebrated novel Sleepless Nights, have left a lasting impact on 20th-century American literature. Her essays and literary criticism, often published in The New York Review of Books, further solidified her influence as a critical voice in contemporary culture. Discover more about…
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Josef Koudelka vs. Xavier Miserachs
Josef Koudelka and Xavier Miserachs are two influential photographers with distinct styles. Koudelka’s powerful black-and-white images capture intense moments of political unrest and human emotion. In contrast, Miserachs’ photography focuses on the beauty of everyday life with a calm, observational approach.
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Duality and Identity in Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend
In our latest essay, we delve into the intricate dynamics of identity, the notion of self as shaped by another, and the duplicity inherent in Ferrante’s unforgettable narrative.