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The Great Gatsby movie comparison – 1974 vs 2013
Today we finished viewing the 1974 adaptation of The Great Gatsby. This production was directed by Jack Clayton and based on a screenplay by Francis Ford Coppola (of The Godfather). I say “finished”… yes, this was our second sitting. At 146 minutes, this is a loooooong movie for such a short novel. And we felt… Read more >>
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Reading Goals for 2022
Yet another brief and troubled year comes to end. I will reflect on my 2021 reading soon, but first, goals for the next. (Because no matter what happens, the reading must go on!) Read lighter books on purpose. – I read too many serious books this year, in part because I am a mood reader… Read more >>
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Crime and Punishment: Thoughts on Part 2 (spoilers)
Previously, I filmed a live stream going over Part 1. I really liked Part 1 and had a lot to say about it. My thoughts on Part 2 of C&P are much briefer, so I’ll just jot them down here. (Spoilers under the cut) Read more >>
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My Poetry Book + Writing Plans
Hey everyone! I’m very happy to share the release of my poetry book Third Life and the commencement of Serious Writing Endeavors. 😀 It’s been a long time getting to this point—about 15 years. Like many young readers, in high school I really wanted to write books for a living. But life happened… and alongside… Read more >>
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
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