John Steinbeck
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September Again

I went on a week-long work trip, and just like that, the calendar did a page-turn on me! I had expected to do a lot of reading on the planes and in between, and packed accordingly, but I could only muster attention for The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction. As a refresher to college Continue reading
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The Moon Is Down – Propaganda Done Well

Banquo: How goes the night, boy? Fleance: The moon is down; I have not heard the clock. Banquo: And she goes down at twelve. Fleance: I take’t, ’tis later, sir —Macbeth, Shakespeare As is often the case, my first book by this famous author was not his most famous work. A bookish friend and Steinbeck Continue reading
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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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