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30-day news archives. there is this sort of pattern that the hero delivers people to the promised land but does not see it himself," said Lana Whited, professor of English at Ferrum College in Ferrum , Va., pointing out examples from King Arthur to Moses to Frodo.Greek mythology has plenty of examples, such as Hercules, who was killed at the height of his strength, said Mary Lefkowitz, a retired classics professor who taught at Wellesley College in Massachusetts."There's no long promise of... (Florida Today)
Pohick Library Celebrates 20 years-Creating the "Ubiquitous Library" Jul 4, 2007
So, Pohick Library in September 2007 will launch "Reading Across the Centuries" to discuss classic literature eight times a year for a three-year span. The surveys strengthen the library's responsiveness to customer needs. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Stephen Sondheim Center launches inaugural event Jun 28, 2007
Golden Triangle Media. Thursday, June 28, 2007. (Washington Journal, IA)
Are old villains creating bad vibes? Jun 13, 2007
When he read another study that showed ageism exists in a lot of classic literature, Robinson decided to look at cartoons because of their socializing function. For the Disney study, Robinson and fellow researcher Mark Callister had BYU graduate students Dawn Magoffin and Jennifer Moore independently watch 34 animated Disney movies. (Deseret News)
A Dickens of a good idea Jun 8, 2007
And just think of the possibilities should this kind of pop introduction to classic literature take off. One can easily imagine Mark Twain Land, complete with steamboat ride, fence-painting (you pay for the privilege. (Boston Globe)
Paris to honour small screen at mobile phone film festival Jun 8, 2007
The films include works such as Tearing Pages from Quixote by Colombian director Felipe Cardona, a two-minute comedy about a youth who tears out and eats pages of classic literature in order to later regurgitate the fine words to woo a young woman in an elevator. Cardona used a straightforward narrative mode combined with defiantly amateurish special effects, while French video artists Claire Iglesias and Yann Boyer eschewed storytelling and used their telephones to make a kaleidoscopic,... (ABC News Online, Australia -- Arts)
Visalia soldier reflects on time in Iraq Jun 7, 2007
"I watched a lot of bootlegged movies and TV shows, and I read lots of classic literature. I work out every day. My wife also sent me the local papers and my kids' art projects from day care. I tried to call my wife about once a week, and I sent e-mails more often when I was able." Leonard has mixed feelings about his decision to pass along a record of his experiences in Iraq for others to read. "I guess I have a couple of different feelings about what I wrote," he reflected. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Stars take classics to a digital generation Jun 3, 2007
Bill Nighy, the award-winning actor, is among a host of West End stars taking on the multi-million-pound digital download market with a website that offers new readings of classic literature for the iPod generation. In an unusual move, Nighy and several other actors - including Lindsay Duncan, Edward Fox, Richard E Grant, Greta Scacchi and Fiona Shaw - have waived half or all their performance fees in favour of taking shares in Silksoundbooks, the first made-for-download audiobooks service of... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Young readers to spend summer solving mysteries May 31, 2007
Children will collect a puzzle card for each hour of reading and activity, with each set of four cards fitting together to form a scene from folklore or classic literature. There also will be puzzles on display throughout the library, and a weekly activities designed for various age levels through Aug. 17. (Fulton Sun, MO)
American McGee and GameTap Team Up May 30, 2007
Players will interact with a cast of characters drawn straight from the annals of classic literature, but with McGee's signature dark overtones. The game combines exploration with a fighting mechanic that is said to emphasize the adage "words are weapons.". (IGN PC Games)
'God of War II,' 'The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion' May 3, 2007
Should you decide to proceed, however, you'll also find "God of War II" offers eye-catching scenery, challenging puzzles and a credible story line that draws liberally, if not always accurately, from mythology and classic literature. It is generally a stylish package that presents new characters and skills to be mastered by Kratos, including a form of ancient aerial combat fought on the backs of flying animals. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Rocket Mom' Book Review May 2, 2007
She plays classical music throughout the house and in the van, rides bikes with her kids, reads them classic literature, finger paints with them (in the house), keeps a color-coded calendar of kids activities on her frig, never gets mad, has a great sense of humor and looks fabulous. Now, how would you like to be her. (Suite101.com)
Elizabeth Kostova's The Historian Apr 27, 2007
Elizabeth Kostova brings Dracula to life again in a fast-paced thriller with the quality of classic literature. Some readers love the suspense of a good thriller, and others prefer to enjoy an author's linguistic talents in a literary masterpiece. (Suite101.com)
Fake it, for the good life Apr 27, 2007
26, 2007 12:00 AM If you're as comfortable conversing about classic literature as you are about current events, as talented at hosting a dinner party as fixing a leaky faucet, and as kind to animals and small children as you are thoughtful toward your significant other, then you're definitely in line for The Guy Who's Got It All Together Award. But if you're a stunted, stammering slob who is no good at any of those things -- but would like to appear as though you were -- the writers at www. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The week's best releases from the pop culture universe Apr 25, 2007
Plot was never a priority with these seedy films, but you wouldn't know it by their trailers, which spotlight bizarre sci-fi parables, James Bond spoofs, and classic literature rewrites. Of course, there's plenty of skin too. (City Pages)
'Ten 'til Noon' 4 stars Apr 20, 2007
Even classic literature has its plot-driven classics: James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales and Guy de Maupassant's short stories all live or die not on character development but on story line. You want to turn the page to find out what happens next. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Bookworms to reap rewards Apr 10, 2007
Classical studies senior Matt Chaldekas is a Greek and Latin classic literature book collector who placed second in last year's MSU Student Book Collection Competition. Chaldekas owns about 100 classics and spends up to $100 a month to increase his library. (The State News, MI)
Musical Storybook Apr 5, 2007
Inspired by classic literature and steering clear of overused song topics like failed relationships and lost love, the band's music explores more complex themes and even a certain level of theatrics. "It creates a new level to music," says lead vocalist and lyricist Tim Kiely, "and a lot of the best bands are able to cover that ground really well." Among the indie rock group's five members are Hamilton natives and longtime friends Mark Alu and Sean Enright, who were equally impressed by Mr.... (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
Quick Guide and Transcript Mar 29, 2007
LLOYD: Before we go, a tale of mice and men that's not quite classic literature. Bill Exner has been waging a battle of wits with this furry opponent. (CNN -- Education)
Symphony sings Shakespeare Mar 27, 2007 New DVDs: Borat, Peter Pan Mar 7, 2007 Music's Shining Light Mar 4, 2007 Britons still love classic literature, poll shows Mar 1, 2007 Family Hands Off Its Business, and Its Philosophy Feb 24, 2007 Classic Books for Children Online Feb 18, 2007 Superheroes for a complex world Feb 9, 2007 - Where Are They Now - Terrence Jones [+] Feb 9, 2007 This Week in Games Feb 4, 2007 A 'WoW' of a week for gaming Jan 31, 2007 Intro to Young Adult Literature Jan 27, 2007 Inside Politics (Greg Pierce) Jan 16, 2007 Growing up without prejudice Jan 14, 2007 Sale provides new chapter Jan 14, 2007 Read Shakespeare, boost the brain! » Jan 13, 2007 Schemel Forum fills the gaps in learning Jan 7, 2007 Movie File: 'Ocean's Thirteen,' Alicia Keys, Robert De Niro & More Jan 3, 2007
"It's going to be a great performance because you get the best of both worlds. The combination of musical pieces and scenes based on such classic literature is amazing.". In addition to the NVS performance, pianist Alvin Zhu, winner of the 2007 Ann Keller Young Soloist Competition, will play a piece called Presto-Molto allegro e vivace by Mendelssohn. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Wes Craven Reveals What Scares Him — And One Shocking Upcoming Project Mar 14, 2007
I didn't grow up on movies because I was raised in a very strict family my influences were classic literature, of all things so I don't have a lot of, "Oh, I want to do that." I'm not saying [adaptations and remakes] aren't great things I thought "Sin City" was just fabulous, it really expanded the boundaries of film in a really fascinating way. But it's not the area I really know. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Literary Classics CollectionThree decades of films adapted from classic literature debut on DVD. The five-disc set includes Vincente Minnellis 1949 rendition of Gustave Flauberts Madame Bovary, with Jennifer Jones as the doomed adulteress. Also in the set: the 1948 take on Alexandre Dumas The Three Musketeers, starring Gene Kelly as the dashing DArtagnan; 1962s Billy Budd, with Robert Ryan and Peter Ustinov in an adaptation of Herman Melvilles shipboard... (MSNBC -- Movies)
As dramatic adaptations of classic literature go, Virginia Woolf's 1927 novel "To the Lighthouse" is a tough nut to crack. It's made up almost entirely of introspection, jumping from one character's head to another with very little actual behavior along the way. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Last Update: Friday, March 2, 2007. Jane Austen's Pride And Prejudice has topped a poll of Britons' 100 favourite books, indicating the country still believes its classic novels are a good read. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Offbeat)
So, the company hired a local philosophy professor, a man who also spends time tutoring convicts at a nearby state prison in classic literature and other topics, to help groom six hired managers to become, well, more Padnos-like. What does that mean. (Shoals TimesDaily)
The offers a broad collection of resources and online texts of children s classic literature including works from the period from 1880 to 1922. With 221 books and 4605 stories provided in a variety genres and age ranges, this is an excellent guide for parents and teachers who strive to present classics to today's children. (Suite101.com)
"Because of the internet, words are boring on the screen. So a lot of [young] people are drawn to the visual stimulation of manga ... it's not necessarily heavy reading, which is why people can come to it. It's not classic literature, but it actually deals with the same themes.". And it is not just booksellers rubbing their hands with glee. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
- As he stands at the blackboard of his freshman English class at Marion Abramson Senior High School in New Orleans East, all eyes are on first-year teacher Terrence Jones as he explains how to diagram sentences, interpret poetry and understand classic literature. His athletic frame and booming voice command the attention of his students as he attempts to leave a lasting mark on the youths enrolled in his classes, and along the way, change the way the nation perceives the New Orleans public... (Tulanegreenwave.com)
Benedict said parents need to take the joysticks out of children's hands and expose them to classic literature, fine arts and "uplifting music.". So, Harry Potter, SpongeBob and Fergie you're on notice too. (FOX News)
Benedict said parents need to take the joysticks out of children's hands and expose them to classic literature, fine arts and "uplifting music." So, Harry Potter, SpongeBob and Fergie, you're on notice too. NO PRIZE: The Interactive Achievement Awards, which have been presented for 10 years now by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, were once considered the most prestigious prizes for computer- and video-game designers. (USA Today -- Tech)
Young adult literature is not classic literature written by dead white men, Dr. Wallace told me ... Before I began working with Dr. Wallace, I was the classic literature snob when it came to YAL. I had the same misconceptions as so many others young adult literature is silly; it s simple; it s childish; it s of poor quality; it doesn t incorporate traditional genres; it doesn t require any thought to read; and, overall, YAL doesn t add anything to the reading education of a young reader. (Suite101.com)
Inside Politics - Nation/Politics - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper. January 15, 2007 Nation/Politics. (Washington Times, DC)
When I was at a tender age, my father decided to apply classic literature as his method of choice for child rearing. When I got out of line, he'd hit me with a hefty dose of Shakespearean metaphor. (Orlando Sentinel -- Opinion)
Amy McLachlan of Burlington was looking for "hard to find books on language, history and classic literature," she said. She had found at least four books that interested her. (The Hawk Eye)
Read Shakespeare, boost the brain. Friday, January 12, 2007. (Hindustan Times, India)
He mentioned, as an example, that he had never read certain works of classic literature, like The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. Others chimed in that they would love to read it. (Scranton Times, PA)
OK, so you're more into movies than classic literature but with recent film versions of "Pride & Prejudice," "Emma," "Sense & Sensibility" and "Persuasion," you should still be able to keep up with "The Jane Austen Book Club," the next movie from red-hot "The Devil Wears Prada" co-star Emily Blunt. Co-starring Maria Bello and Maggie Grace, the flick follows six Californians as they discover that their personal love lives parallel the books of the famed author they've assembled to discuss. (VHI.com -- Music News)
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