I’ve let many weeks slip by without posting here, but that doesn’t mean I’ve been idle. What I wouldn’t give for a stretch of idleness just about now… Teaching at the University of Tulsa has been wonderfully rewarding and inspiring, but between preparations for class, childcare, and an occasional conference—even an energizing one, like the […]
Kazimiera Iłłakowiczówna and the Light of Childhood
Born April 10, 1778, William Hazlitt transformed English literature through essays that fused intellect and emotion. His vivid style, critical insight, and personal voice helped define the Romantic era and shaped modern literary thought, influencing generations of writers and deepening the way we reflect on art, politics, and human nature.
Birth of William Hazlitt – Voice of the Romantic Essay
With mid-April on the horizon, we’re heading towards another of Karen and Simon’s highly enjoyable ‘Club’ weeks – focusing, in this instance, on 1952. Starting Monday 21st April, the #1952Club is a week-long celebration of books first published that year. These reading events are always great fun, with various tweets, reviews and recommendations flying around […]
The forthcoming #1952 Club – some books I highly recommend!
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