Kathryn Stranex
@kathryn-stranex
Kathryn is a teacher-turned-writer living in the historic hub of Cape Town. She has a passion for teaching through storytelling, and gets a thrill when her three loves, Music, Literature and History all intersect. Currently she is a web writer of educational content.
3 Things William Shakespeare Owes to Classical Literature
William Shakespeare was a big fan of classical writers like Ovid and Plutarch. Find out how the classics helped inspire 3 aspects of his most popular plays.
How Richard Wagner Became a Soundtrack to Nazi Fascism
In Nazi Germany, Richard Wagner’s operas became an anthem of German nationalism. A Wagner devotee, Hitler tarnished Wagner’s reputation in a way it hasn’t been able to move past.
Franz Liszt: 4 Reasons That He Was the Original Heartthrob
Young Franz Liszt inspired a feverish fandom across Europe: Lisztomania. With over nine years of touring, the pianist commanded a sex appeal that was unheard of.