Edgar Allan Poe, a writer, poet, and novelist from 19th-century America, is particularly well-known for his works of horror and thriller. He is considered a pioneer of the horror and Gothic genres and is also regarded as a precursor to modern mystery and novels. Despite being revered as a great poet and writer who laid the foundation for modern American ...

Edgar Allan Poe, a writer, poet, and novelist from 19th-century America, is particularly well-known for his works of horror and thriller. He is considered a pioneer of the horror and Gothic genres and is also regarded as a precursor to modern mystery and novels. Despite being revered as a great poet and writer who laid the foundation for modern American ...

The more options we have, the more freedom we perceive ourselves to possess. It’s commonly believed that with more freedom comes greater happiness. However, in reality, having more choices doesn’t necessarily lead to infinite happiness. Instead, having too many options can be a source of stress. Bas Kast’s book, “The Conditions of Choice,” delves into the relationship between choice and ...

Among the top three Ivy League lectures, the first is “Justice” by Professor Michael Sandel at Harvard University, the second is “Death” by Professor Shelly Kagan at Yale University, and the third is “Happier” by Professor Tal Ben-Shahar at Harvard University. These lectures engage in logical reasoning about philosophical concepts, providing opportunities for us to reflect on the kind of ...

In Vietnamese noodle soup restaurants, you can often find places with “Pho” in their names. Since Vietnamese refer to noodle soup as “Pho,” it naturally becomes a common element in the names of these establishments. Most Vietnamese noodle soup places in Korea also feature “Pho” in their names. “Pho Thin” is one such place among these noodle soup spots. Operating ...

F. Scott Fitzgerald is a familiar name to the public. His masterpiece, “The Great Gatsby,” has been adapted into a movie and was already considered a classic before its film adaptation. Another work that garnered attention when adapted into a film is “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” which is also by F. Scott Fitzgerald. “Before ‘The Great Gatsby,’ There ...

F. Scott Fitzgerald is a familiar name to the public. He is not only a widely renowned author globally but also many of his works have been adapted into movies. Among them, “The Great Gatsby” can be considered as Fitzgerald’s masterpiece, well-known worldwide. “What Made Gatsby Great?” From the title of the work, one can feel a sense of grandeur. ...

Just judging by the title, it might seem like a light, emotionally stimulating read, but the content covered in this book leans more towards self-improvement. Initially, I picked up the book intending to casually refresh my mind, but after delving into its contents, I felt like my mind became a bit heavier. However, it’s a helpful book for moving towards ...

Starbucks first opened its doors in Seattle on March 30, 1971. The name Starbucks is derived from the name of a sailor in the 19th-century American novel “Moby Dick,” named “Starbuck.” The person credited with growing Starbucks is Howard Schultz, but the initial beginnings started when three partners, Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker, opened a retail store selling ...

As I approached graduation from university and prepared for employment, I had to submit job applications to several companies, but the one company I focused on with particular intensity was a “game company.” Given that I had slightly more knowledge about games compared to other fields and that I enjoyed gaming, I decided to concentrate more on pursuing employment in ...

F. Scott Fitzgerald is a familiar name to the public as an author, known for his globally renowned work “The Great Gatsby.” In his works, he portrayed the character “Gatsby” as a passionate figure, offering us much to contemplate. Apart from this masterpiece romance novel, he also wrote various other works, including “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” which contains ...

Until 2015, the last year of the existence of Power Bloggers, I was selected as an “Excellent Blogger in the Travel Category” for three consecutive years, naturally leading me to travel. However, prior to that, I had never traveled. It was a time when I was too busy just trying to survive. Before I first encountered this book in 2013, ...