Rite of Fancy

Short Summary of the book Fahrenheit 451 : Television is good, but books are flammable.   My favorite Ray Bradbury quote from the book: "Stuff your eyes with wonder." Questions to ponder while reading Fahrenheit 451: Is book burning ever ok?  Does society have to be made stupid to conform? My review of the book : Television was in its infancy when it was written, and people relied more on written media for information; there was also more dialogue between people. Fast forward sixty years into the future, and you can see people absorbed in a digital world. Opinions are no longer formed through careful consideration after reading, discussion, and careful consideration but through a knee-jerk reaction to a headline. While I have nothing against mind-numbing entertainment, there is a danger in consistently allowing someone else to choose what entertains you. Despite the book burning metaphor, I have never felt this book w...

A short summary of the book Moby Dick: Ahab's tale of failed revenge done Salty. (It's a whale of a tale) My favorite Herman Melville quote from the book: "Ignorance is the parent of fear." Questions I pondered while reading: It is possible to completely know something? Why are people surprised when exploited beings become violent? My review of the book Moby Dick: A loquaciously beautiful story. Book Nerd badge of honor. 135 chapters felt like a great accomplishment. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sp...