What intrigues you? Tell us about one work of art, scientific achievement, piece of literature, method of communication, or place in the world (a film, book, performance, website, event, location, etc.), and explain its significance to you. 1500 character max
Ever since I began reading I've devoured every piece of literature, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction book I could find. I spent hours at the public library pouring over old dusty volumes, and checked out every single paperback the school had to offer. When I was little, at bedtime I'd lay under the covers for hours with a flashlight just to finish reading. Books taught me about distant places, eccentric people, and intense situations. Nancy Drew novels taught me to be fearless, and Edgar Allen Poe showed me the darkness in people. Not too long ago books were the biggest form of communication. By writing novels, essays, and pamphlets writers got to spread their thoughts and ideas to the masses. But communication has evolved drastically in the past years; people went from writing pen-on-paper letters to now, simply shooting a two-word text. Instead of opening up the newspaper, more and more people just browse headlines on the web. Books are getting less and less popular, giving way to television and movies. Don't get me wrong, I think instant information is important, and movies are a good source of entertainment. But books have the ability communicate messages that no other method can. The value of a good book is immense, and to me they will always be the mode of communication.
Ever since I began reading I've devoured every piece of literature, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction book I could find. I spent hours at the public library pouring over old dusty volumes, and checked out every single paperback the school had to offer. When I was little, at bedtime I'd lay under the covers for hours with a flashlight just to finish reading. Books taught me about distant places, eccentric people, and intense situations. Nancy Drew novels taught me to be fearless, and Edgar Allen Poe showed me the darkness in people. Not too long ago books were the biggest form of communication. By writing novels, essays, and pamphlets writers got to spread their thoughts and ideas to the masses. But communication has evolved drastically in the past years; people went from writing pen-on-paper letters to now, simply shooting a two-word text. Instead of opening up the newspaper, more and more people just browse headlines on the web. Books are getting less and less popular, giving way to television and movies. Don't get me wrong, I think instant information is important, and movies are a good source of entertainment. But books have the ability communicate messages that no other method can. The value of a good book is immense, and to me they will always be the mode of communication.
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