As I write this, I am currently watching the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice, and as soon as this version is over, I will be watching the 2005 film version with Keira Knightley. I LOVE this story. I first read Pride and Prejudice my freshmen year of high school: my family had just... Continue Reading →
Hello and Happy May! My first segment for "Reading the Classics" was so long ago, that I forgot it was even an idea I had! The original idea was that I would read classics I had not read before, and as usual, provide commentary. Perhaps this is blasphemy as an English major and a Language... Continue Reading →
Hey all! Long time no write. Grad school and student teaching got the better of me last month and I have basically only had the energy to procrastinate and watch The Office...but here we are. Somehow, I managed to read all of the books I planned to read in September but thought it might be wise... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the first volume of "Reading the Classics"! Recently, I've been pondering the sheer number of literary classics that I have not read. Some I have actively avoided (ahem Lord of the Flies, ahem anything by Vonnegut), and many I just haven't gotten around to yet. I want to change that and thankfully, student teaching... Continue Reading →
