A few words about J.R.R. Tolkien

I was walking down the beach the other day and I thought, this place could use some more sand. So, here I am with a short article about a certain writer of the rather crowded British Literary Pantheon, who, perhaps more than any other, inspires constant debates over his work.… Continue reading

Headmaster and Hydra

A wonderful book that should definitely be included in the compulsory reading list at all the pedagogical and artistic faculties that prepare our future teachers. The only issue that seems to disqualify it from reaching this academic status is that it is funny. Pity. Everybody knows that a textbook should… Continue reading

Who deserves a panda?

It is hardly a secret that The Czech President is on very friendly terms with China, however, some voices have been heard speculating whether this friendship is not a bit too onesided, as no promised economical profit has ever come out of it and all the bootlicking has been in… Continue reading