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Author’s Life vs. Art – Question of the Day
I don’t have a fully fleshed-out post today, just a question for you all… How much do you consider an author’s life while evaluating their fiction? I have seen this go both ways. For example, some will say it is fine to appreciate H. P. Lovecraft for his science fiction, while acknowledging his racist undercurrents.… Continue reading
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Thoughts on The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
Warning: This review is honest and critical. You may wish to skip it if you are a die-hard fan! Today I finished watching Joel Schumacher’s The Phantom of the Opera, which is currently free to watch on YouTube. Previously I saw the 25th Anniversary musical production, and (in what feels like another lifetime) I once… Continue reading
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February Reading
This weekend is Lunar New Year, snow (6 inches), and Valentine’s Day! While I don’t enjoy being thoroughly stuck at home, my plan is to read, bake, and watch some movies. Continue reading
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Answers to the TTT Movie Quiz
Ok, I really made the Top Ten Tuesday photo quiz too difficult, but nonetheless I got some fantastic answers! Thanks to everyone who commented! 😀 Answers below the cut… 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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Recent Posts
- 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
Classics Considered 