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Mid-Century Dystopia, Part 1: Pan’s Labyrinth
There was no intention on my part to read two dystopian novels at the same time. I was already in motion to read 1984 – an embarrassingly long-overdue attempt – when I heard a novelization of Pan’s Labyrinth was to be released in July. I got in the library line quickly (these things go like… Read more >>
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It’s So Classic – A Tag!
Excited to be tagged by Hamlette from The Edge of the Precipice! This tag is all about classics and originally from a blog called Rebellious Writing. It’s So Classic Tag Rules: 1. Link your post to Rebellious Writing (www.rebelliouswriting.com)2. Answer the questions3. Tag at least 5 bloggers. 1. What is one classic that hasn’t been… Read more >>
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Top Ten Character Friends
August is RACING by. (I guess I say that every month.) I’ve finished a couple of books over the weekend, but I don’t know when I’ll get to writing proper reviews. Till then, here’s a quick post for Top Ten Tuesday! Characters I’d like to be best friends with, classics and otherwise: Much from BBC’s… Read more >>
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Reading Everything in August
No, that is not the title of a challenge…but it may as well be. I’m up to my ears in books and it’s wonderful. Sweet peas and ocean breezes ♥ I spent most of my July weekends working on a large volunteer project for a non-profit. It was a beneficial experience, but more of a… 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
- Wuthering Heights: Childhood (Chapters 1–5)
- The Books I’m Bringing on Holiday
- May (Paper) Flowers
- Emo Classics – Bronte, Woolf, and Kierkegaard
- What I’m Reading – It’s Almost March Edition
Classics Considered 