"Always winter but never Christmas."

Winter isn't just a setting in books; it's a character. Whether it's the social critique of Charles Dickens or the heartbreaking indifference of Hans Christian Andersen, the cold serves a purpose.

In our latest deep dive, "Illuminated Pages," we explore:

Why the warmth of the hearth means nothing without the storm outside.

How Narnia uses ice as a symbol for political stagnation.

Why we find "masochistic pleasure" in reading about freezing people.

Grab a hot cocoa and read the full article here:

https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-cold-truth-why-we-love-reading-about-winter-while-we-stay-warm/