Classic Ink Chronicles

For almost three centuries, a spirit has resided in the house. The ghost, Sir Simon de Canterville, is an old man with blood red eyes, matted gray hair, and dressed in rags. From his wrist and ankles hung heavy shackles. He considers groaning while moving in the corridor at midnight and glowing with a neon green color his whole purpose of existence. Added to that, he has a passion to play dress-up to scare the occupants, which is a rare sight in British land. Nevertheless, such was the case with Canterville Chase's haunted mansion.                    Now he is being challenged by an American minister, Mr. Hiram B. Otis, and his family, who decide to call it BS and move into this residence anyway. This family has four kids, the eldest son named Washington, a girl named Virginia, and then there were the mischeivious twin boys. They are cultured Americans, classy and Republican at heart, have a modern outlook on life, and couldn't be bother...

Have you ever found yourself laughing at simple lines just because they were constructed in a particular way, using a dry yet clever style? Well, while reading this book, I had that sensation. Caulfield, a seventeen-year-old student at the boarding school Pencey, serves as the narrator. Just before the Christmas holidays, he failed four of the five classes and was expelled. He passed the English class. He lacks interest in other areas, not because he is incompetent. Caulfield, who already has a poor academic record of attending school consistently, must break the bad news to his parents once more. Let's also explain that he is considering other options for his life.                               I believe that over the course of this young child, the author has undoubtedly touched on a variety of subjects that trouble a young adult trying to navigate life. The most prevalent of these include bullying, people of t...

Highly esteemed detective, Mr Poirot retired from his duties, plans for a recreational visit to Egypt. A place well adored for giant mythological sculptures, archeological findings, the beautiful Nile and camel rides was the destination to be.  Coincidentally, it also happens to be the  honeymoon destination of "talk of the city couple " linnet and Doyle. Although their love story is not exactly ideal, as to when they met of the first time Doyle happens to be fiance of linnets best friend Jacqline at that time. This honeymoon was a widespread talk of the city and it did attract some people. Total passengers on the boat comprised of the following : the detective himself, the couple Mr and Mrs Doyle, a mother and son pair Tim Allerton and Mrs Allerton. An elderly women from an affluent background Ms  accompanied with a maid and a nurse . There is also a Dr. Mr. Bessner and a sought of personal business manager of Mrs Doyle Mr Pettingson. There is also Ms Jacqueline, the for...

Hi all ! To the readers that I still don't have, this is one of the classics in English literature that does get introduced in cbse curriculum in indian school. Although they only include an except and not the whole story, due to the sheer length of it. I had this in one of my school days too.         Now, during the occasional surf over the internet to read some comics, I came across a website that had a collection of illustrated classic novels. I am not sure if the site is legal, but it says these are classics illustrated a comic book series by Albert Kanter. The series ran from 1941 to 1971 producing 169 issues.        I knew I wanted to read the story and know the complete ending of the story.         The story begins by readers witnessing a family enjoying their holidays with a picnic. We gather that Victor the eldest son is inquisitive and loves chemistry. He has been given an opportunity to conduct experiments at a ...