-
Gentle Poetry Reading – “Lines Written in Kensington Gardens” by Matthew Arnold
No comments on Gentle Poetry Reading – “Lines Written in Kensington Gardens” by Matthew Arnold -
Middlemarch – 1: Miss Brooke
A group of readers who met via Tristan and the Classics (an excellent booktube channel) voted to read George Eliot’s Middlemarch over the course of July and August. Having already missed out on two readalongs of books on my list—namely, Steinbeck’s East of Eden and Tolstoy’s Resurrection—I was determined to join the group this time… Read more >>
-
The Future of Classics Considered
My book-related endeavors online consist of this blog (Classics Considered) and my YouTube channel. I’ve been doing this for quite some time. It is a constant in life and the thing I find most meaningful. I intend to be a book blogger and vlogger the rest of my life. At the same time, I’ve started… Read more >>
-
3:10 to Yuma (2007) movie review
A retelling of an old Western, 3:10 to Yuma follows a down-on-his-luck pioneer father named Dan (Christian Bale) who accepts a gig helping some lawmen escort a hardened criminal (Russell Crowe) across the desert to a train bound for his hanging. Of course, outlaw Ben Wade has a whole gang of bloodthirsty followers who are… 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
- 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
- My Favorite Films and Music of 2025
- Ten Books I’d Like to Read (and Possibly Own)
Classics Considered 