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Bookshelf Tour! – Vlog – Part 2
In this second episode, we continue on with more books in my physical bookcase. On this shelf, it’s mostly fairy tales and 19th-century literature, from E. T. A. Hoffmann and Mary Shelley, to Nathaniel Hawthorne and the Brontë sisters. Let me know if you’ve read any of these! Continue reading
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CEO, China: The Rise of Xi Jinping – Thoughts & Review, Part 1
“What do you know about the man who runs China?” the blurb demanded. “Nothing,” I blinked. Well, basically nothing. I couldn’t believe it…I knew basically nothing about Xi Jinping, one of the most powerful leaders in the world today. (I also have some Chinese heritage, which makes it even more embarrassing.) Xi, in fact, may Continue reading
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Emily Dickinson – Life of a Poet – Episode 25
She left us with over 1,000 poems, full of vibrant imagery and even more mysteries. Join me as I search for the real Emily Dickinson behind the legend, examining her life story and reading such gems as “I died for beauty” and “A bird came down the walk.” Sources / Further Reading: Selected Poems & Continue reading
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Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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