Where the metaphorical seas lap the literal sands of language, idioms are born. Some of…
Quote:
If there’s no silver, settle for gold
Imagine you’re reading about two people having an awkward night-time conversation. One of them says: this isn’t a question…
Faust or Faustus of German legend started his literary life in a late sixteenth century…
The telephone bell was ringing wildly, but without result, since there was no-one in the room but the corpse.
Is the candy angry about being eaten, or is it calling out to be eaten?
Humour is one of those things that you recognise about the time it makes you smile. Most people would rather enjoy…
California — where Chandler’s novels are set — on a good day
One baby elephant coming through
