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Lucia di Lammermoor – A Classical Cousin
For today’s classical (music) cousin, here is a favorite scene from Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, or what I have previously called “Romeo and Juliet in Scotland.” The hapless Edgardo shows up just as his beloved Lucia (under her brother’s manipulation) has signed an arranged marriage contract. Fun fact: this opera holds a direct link to… Continue reading
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🎆 Reading Goals… 2022 Reviewed & 2023 Previewed
Happy New Year, all! Especially to those of you on the other side of the pond where it is rapidly approaching midnight. 🙂 New Year’s Eve is pretty low-key around here. My family and I usually have a nice dinner and watch fireworks on TV (or drone shows… impressive but prosaic). Sometimes I like to… Continue reading
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📝 Christmas Reading Check-In
My break draws to an end, but there is still plenty of time to read left! Here is where I am at so far… Finished Look at Me by Anita Brookner – I did a deep dive of this novel on YouTube. Wasn’t planning to, but I think it deserved it. Definitely a downer, so… Continue reading
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Christmas wishes
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I am looking forward to Christmas Eve service at my new church today, and next week—a personal readathon! Stay safe, warm, and peaceful. ❤ Continue reading
About Me
Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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- Emo Classics – Bronte, Woolf, and Kierkegaard
- What I’m Reading – It’s Almost March Edition
- What I’m Reading – Morning Coffee Edition
- Oddly Specific Things I Love in Books (and a Few Movies)
- The Tenant of Wildfell Hall – A Long Overdue Review
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