Briseida Alcalá
Un otoño infinito de belleza y ruido. El 24 de octubre de 1995 salió Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, y desde entonces el mundo no volvió a sonar igual. The Smashing Pumpkins entregaron un doble álbum que no solo se escucha: se habita. Una constelación de ruido y ternura, furia y consuelo, donde cada canción […]
Some days, peace doesn’t feel like silence — it feels like the pause between breaths, the way the light softens before it disappears. Snoopy sits there, unbothered, as if the world never asked for anything more than a little wind and a patch of fallen leaves. I watch him and think about how calm can […]
Hay días que pesan y otros que solo destellan —y todos caben en mí. La bolsa grande No sé en qué momento me volví esa mujer que necesita una bolsa grande.Antes podía salir con lo mínimo, una cartera pequeña, el teléfono y las llaves.Ahora no. Ahora llevo un libro —a veces dos—, mi libreta, una […]
Compré una bolsa pequeña para simplificar.La idea era linda: dejar de cargar el teléfono en la mano, llevar solo lo esencial.Llaves, cartera, lip therapy y un gloss —por si acaso. Pero apenas la estrené, ya estaba intentando meterle un cepillo, la crema para peinar, un chicle, el perfume y la fe.Y claro, el celular terminó […]
“Cada monstruo es el eco de un miedo que una época no supo nombrar.” 1. Nacimiento del miedo en blanco y negro El cine de monstruos nació en las sombras del expresionismo alemán.Películas como El gabinete del doctor Caligari (1920) y Nosferatu (1922) no solo fundaron una estética: crearon un lenguaje visual para hablar del inconsciente, del otro y del […]
Praise for the bell Jar For Elisabeth and David A classic is a book not read by anyone but need by all, censorship is the first and major obstacle it must face. A first book is never a novel, is always an autobiography. Sylvia Plath die at the age of thirty and that is a […]
Taylor Swift explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the darker aspects of social life. It reflects on the consequences of popularity, the virtues of embracing one’s flaws, and the bond formed through shared struggles. The narrator finds solidarity with those deemed ‘cancelled,’ highlighting a connection forged through adversity and scandal.
Katy Perry expresses themes of love, desire, and risk, framed through playful metaphors of magic and choice. The narrator warns a potential love interest of the intensity and consequences of their connection, outlining the excitement and dangers of falling in love, ultimately emphasizing that there’s no turning back once committed.
In «Lady Lazarus,» Sylvia Plath explores themes of resurrection and identity. The speaker reflects on her repeated experiences of despair and survival, likening herself to a miraculous rebirth. Despite external expectations and scrutiny, she asserts her individuality and strength, ultimately conveying a powerful message about resilience and transformation.
Sylvia Plath reflects on a deep sense of vulnerability and surrender experienced during a medical ordeal. The speaker contrasts the starkness of winter and a tranquil hospital environment with the intrusive, vivid presence of tulips. This juxtaposition prompts feelings of being watched and prompts existential reflection, merging themes of loss, isolation, and an unexpected yearning for freedom.
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