Classic Literature March 2012 Archive

I love the still, utter-quietude that hangs about the house--just before the sun comes up and life suddenly turns to busy nonsense. It's a time to pause and reflect, and ... Read More

Virginia Woolf killed herself on March 28, 1941. She is one of the most important women writers in English literature, famous for works like A Room of One's Own, Mrs. ... Read More

From Laurie Viera Rigler, the author of Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict (http://janeaustenaddict.com.) ----- Yes; I'll admit it. There have been times when I've acted a bit like Emma, the eponymous ... Read More

Louis L'Amour was born on March 22, 1908. His success translated into the sale of more than 225 million copies of his novels. L'Amour's books have also been adapted into ... Read More

It's St. Patrick's Day tomorrow. At first glance, it doesn't appear to be the most literary of days... But, we still have an excuse to look at books. After all, ... Read More

Let's face it... some novels are difficult. You may start the book and have a hard time getting through the first sentence--much less the first page or the first chapter ... Read More

The story of Beowulf and his monsters is a long and complicated record of terror, blood, glory, and death. The setting draws us to a place and time that's foreign ... Read More

The International Women's Day is a global celebration, which recognizes the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some countries (China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria), ... Read More

I used to think I knew what a library was. It's that place down the street that's full of books. It's quiet with a librarian at the desk--and I've always ... Read More

So much of literary history is linked with women and mothers--even when there's a notable absence, that's something! Memorable moments can often be traced to moments of reading or storytelling ... Read More