Tag Archives: English literature

An UnderratedRead Revisited : Wordsworth in Bogotá – Scott E. Sundby

Posted on October 3, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Colombian drug lord Diego Velasquez is facing financial ruin. It’s right after 9/11, and the U.S. borders are tightening, and corrupt officials are now refusing bribes. His two sons represent the family’s split identity: Carlos, … Continue reading →

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Wordsworth in Bogotá – Scott E. Sundby

Posted on July 3, 2025 by J D Jung

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An UnderratedRead Revisited: The House on Fortune Street – Margot Livesey

Posted on September 4, 2024 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Is it possible to emotionally escape the experiences of our childhood in order to live our lives fully as adults? Can we ever break away from our own self-absorption in order to get close to those … Continue reading →

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The Inimitable Jeeves, Deluxe Edition – P.G. Wodehouse

Posted on September 15, 2023 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned I must admit that I was not familiar with the celebrated British humorist P.G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) until now, when I thoroughly enjoyed the recent release of The Inimitable Jeeves, Deluxe Edition. This sidesplitting story, taking … Continue reading →

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The House on Fortune Street – Margot Livesey

Posted on February 13, 2012 by J D Jung

Posted in Modern Literary Fiction | Tagged English literature | 1 Comment