Portrait by J. H. Thompson First novels can be hit-and-miss, even those of “great authors.” Nathaniel Hawthorne was so ashamed … More
Tag: Brontë
July Miscellany – Books + Life
It seems the theme of my life in 2019 is “life gets tougher, books get better.” Well, some books anyway. … More
From Eyre to Onegin
After reading Eugene Onegin, it struck me that it shares several essential similarities with a more famous romantic classic, Jane … More