5 min read ⌚ This 1949 play is really a life-altering one. It gives an unbiased view of how ambition can sometimes become your biggest enemy. We put the story in a nutshell so that anyone can extract the key takeaways from it. Who Should Read “Death of a Salesman”? And Why? Death of a Salesman […]
10 min read ⌚ There aren’t many plays more performed than Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” In fact, quite probably, if there are, they are either by Shakespeare or Chekhov. Unsurprisingly, since “A Doll’s House” is widely considered one of the greatest plays ever written. And it treats problems which are still problems in most of […]
6 min read ⌚ There aren’t many Norwegians more famous than Henrik Ibsen and Hedda Gabler. Interestingly enough, the latter is the maiden name of a girl who never really existed. Read our “Hedda Gabler” summary to find out why she seems more real than some people who have. Who Should Read “Hedda Gabler”? And Why? […]
6 min read ⌚ About two centuries ago, it would have been strange if you considered Shakespeare a better writer than Milton and if you didn’t think of “Paradise Lost” as the greatest book ever written – in the English or any language. Read our summary and find out why. Who Should Read “Paradise Lost”? And […]
9 min read ⌚ “The Epic of Gilgamesh” is the oldest work of literature that has reached us. And it is a masterpiece – according to quite about everyone. Read its summary to find out why! Who Should Read “The Epic of Gilgamesh”? And Why? Just think of it this way: as far as we know, […]
7 min read ⌚ Solving Life’s Most Difficult Problems Stuck in a “fight or flight” mentality ever since the days of the Neanderthals and unable to break free? Well, Stephen Covey says that there’s an alternative to these two options. It’s “The 3rd Alternative” – and it’s a way of life. And it can help you […]
11 min read ⌚ The Tragical History of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark This is it, guys: the book. The most powerful, the most influential, the most well-known, the most performed play ever written. And “the world’s most filmed story after Cinderella”! Of course we’re talking about William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” perhaps the only book in which the […]
5 min read ⌚ Some winters make you shiver in the cold. Without shelter, you’ll not last long enough. This book summary helps you grasp the other side of the Winter and all the features that go with it. Who Should Read “The Coldest Winter Ever”? And Why? Indeed, the process of making mistakes is unavoidable, […]
8 min read ⌚ In literary dictionaries and encyclopedias, you’ll find Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” right next to the entry for “one-hit wonder.” But, you’ll also find it under “bildungsroman,” inspirational,” “touching,” “controversial,” “classic.” And under getnugget’s “must-read books.” Who Should Read “To Kill a Mockingbird”? And Why? Two of the easiest questions we’ve […]
8 min read ⌚ The Secret of Human Thought Revealed Humans are capable of doing so many things computers will never be, right? Show me a computer capable of thinking, writing symphonies, loving, etc. – and I’ll show you a flying pig. Don’t put your mouth where your money is, says Ray Kurzweil. Because you will […]
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