-
Horror and History in A Pale View of Hills
Goto island by Masoud Akbari [CC BY-SA 3.0] One day, Etsuko’s quiet life is interrupted by a visit from her daughter Niki, who, though being independent and somewhat secretive, has taken time off from her London life to come visit her. This visit prompts disturbing memories in Etsuko, from the recent suicide of her… Read more >>
No comments on Horror and History in A Pale View of Hills -
What Is a Classic? – Kazuo Ishiguro’s A Pale View of Hills – Episode 18
“Classic” – this word holds so much weight, yet what does it really mean? Today we discover Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel A Pale View of Hills and examine the different facets of what makes a classic book. Sources / Further Reading:“The Definition of a Classic in Literature” by Esther Lombardi“In Literature, What Makes a Classic?” (NPR)Kazuo… Read more >>
-
Crusader Castles – A Young Lawrence of Arabia
Having resolved to read everything written by T. E. Lawrence, I inevitably picked up his college thesis, published posthumously under the title Crusader Castles. It’s a very rare book, but happily a New Year’s discount made the Folio Society edition a good option, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the customer service, shipping,… Read more >>
-
Finding Alice: From Wonderland to Looking-Glass – Episode 17
What makes Alice in Wonderland a beloved classic? This week, I review one of my childhood favorites and some of its creative film adaptations. Links Mentioned:“Pig and Pepper” – Disney concept“In a World of My Own” – Diana Panton Read more >>
About Me
Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
Currently Reading
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 