Esther's Classic Literature Blog

Yep, it's the last day of November. Do you ever have a hard time waiting for the 25 days of Christmas? What do you do to fill in in the ... Read More

It's not funny, or suprising. Now, Ian McEwan has been accused of copying from another novel for his novel, Atonement. In an article for The Guardian McEwan refutes the claim. So, ... Read More

In his review of The Defense, John Thornton writes: "To review a Nabokov book is to take on the master at his own game, to attempt--and this is true of ... Read More

Yeah, it's the day when people come out in droves to shop until they drop. The deals are said to be unbelievable, but it also just seems unfathomable that it's ... Read More

Whether you're enjoying the food, family, or just taking a day off, have a very happy Thanksgiving. Here are a few bits to read on this day: Jane Murray's Thanksgiving A Thanksgiving ... Read More

It's the night before Thanksgiving Day. There's lots to be thankful for... And, there's even more to look forward to in the year that will come in 2007. So, what ... Read More

How could books be illegal? And, why would someone who is claiming to be working to improve reading skills commit such fraud against schools and students. According to an AP ... Read More

On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech on the field where one of the bloodiest Civil War battles had been fought. His words are now known as the ... Read More

On November 17, 1558, the Elizabethan Age began. Not only was Elizabeth I a writer in her own right, but we see writers like Sir Philip Sidney, Edmund Spenser, Richard ... Read More

This author (1821-1881) was a Russian novelist, journalist, and short-story writer, who wrote for Notes from Underground (1864), Crime and Punishment (1866), The Idiot (1868-69), The Possessed (1872), and The ... Read More

Thanksgiving Day means something to everyone, but what does this day's celebrations say to you? How do you celebrate the day? Do you remember favorite poems or stories when Thanksgiving ... Read More

On November 14, 1851, Moby-Dick first appeared in the United States, but the novel wasn't recognized as an American classic until many years after the death of the author, Herman ... Read More

It's time for Children's Book Week! What are your favorite books in children's literature? And, what events will you take part in? This is the perfect opportunity to remember those ... Read More

Thanksgiving is long over in Canada, but we still have a bit to wait here in the U.S. While you wait for the enjoyment of good food, family, friends, and ... Read More

November has been called Family Literacy Month--a time to recognize the important role that family support plays in the success of reading and literacy campaigns. Read about How to Improve ... Read More

Guy Fawkes Night is a celebration of the Gunpowder Plot, which failed on November 5, 1605. In the UK, the night is marked by fireworks and other activities. Here's one ... Read More

November is full of lots of activities related to books and literature. Take a look at just a few literary events for November 2006. What are you doing this month? ... Read More

Sylvia Plath is known for her famous (and controversially banned) book, The Bell Jar, sometimes referred to as one of the suicidal novels. She was famous for the passionate intensity ... Read More