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The Brontës: Vulgar, Violent and Coarse?
Two centuries after the birth of the Brontës, an ongoing programme of events has been celebrating their pioneering lives and literature. However, a forthcoming conference (open to anyone) will put a different spin on the siblings by examining them in terms of “coarseness”. 1,637 more words
Two hundred years and counting
I didn’t realise til I read this blog post by Calmgrove that 2017 is the bicentenary of Jane Austen’s death. Should I re-read her novels? I haven’t read any (apart from my favourite, … 156 more words
Edward Lear in the TLS
The Times Literary Supplement for 3 February has not one, not two, but three articles on Edward Lear:
Adam Kendon’s “Edward Lear Painting Parrots… 143 more words
1988, writing about experiences
So trying to write about an experience in a round about way as applied to the character who remains unnamed so far. It ties in some other ideas and tries to bring some meaning though also while underlying the inherent lack of meaning in the gestures mentioned. 433 more words
Shirin Sahba's Painting
Dear friends,
I’m thrilled to share with you Shirin Sahba‘s stunning new painting, specially commissioned for the cover of Year of the Nightingale. 112 more words
Coming Attractions/Distractions
November 2, 2016, Prescott-
Today, I was to report to jury duty- until I wasn’t.
I went by HR and dutifully reported that fact,
and took the day as a religious Holy Day, 123 more words
