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Embers – A Hungarian Classic – Episode 14
Our journey leads us to a castle in Hungary and Sándor Márai’s short but stirring novel, Embers. History takes center stage in the life of the old General, who wakes up one day to take revenge on the man that haunted him for forty-one years. Sources / Further Reading:Biography of Sándor Márai (San Diego House… Read more >>
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Rom-Com Opera: Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore
Three years already since my last opera review?! I feel bad about that and intend to start making it right, firstly with this review of L’Elisir d’Amore (“The Elixir of Love”) by Gaetano Donizetti, of Lucia di Lammermoor fame. Some backstory for newer readers: I’ve been enjoying operas at the local movie theater, streamed live… Read more >>
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Wednesday Quote: Holmes
It’s Valentine’s Day, and what better time to feature a quote from the lovable Sherlock Holmes? A self-described scientist who belittles sentiment, Holmes nonetheless often plays the role of knight-in-shining-armor, as in “The Speckled Band.” I love this clip from the TV episode starring Jeremy Brett as Holmes and David Burke as Watson. The dialogue… Read more >>
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Classic Literature at the Movies – Episode 13
Great books can make great movies (and, in some cases, better ones). This week’s topic features some of my favorite costume dramas inspired by classics. Editor’s note: In my excitement and haste, it seems I mispronounced Wodehouse’s name and called videos VCRs… whoops! (Oh, and The Young Victoria was 2009, not 2012. Time does fly.)… Read more >>
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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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