Graffiti writer paints poetic Jul 30, 2008
"A lot of tags and stencils are making references to classic literature or poetry.". Now is a particularly apt moment for the mingling of high culture and grit; London's Tate Modern museum is currently housing a graffiti exhibit, and last Thursday, the same day local graffiti writer Daniel Montano was sentenced to 21/2 to 5 years in state prison, the Carnegie Art Museum hosted a talk with Barry McGee, a former graffiti writer from San Francisco. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Meet Batman's best buds: Nolan and Bale Jul 18, 2008
"It's iconic, it's classic literature," says Nolan of the comic-book stories ... "It's iconic, it's classic literature," Nolan says. (USA Today)
Ventress Library book group to discuss Ironweed Jul 13, 2008
The group seeks to delve into classic literature and find fresh insights while considering modern-day perspectives. This month s choice, Ironweed by William J. Kennedy, won the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for fiction and is the final volume of a trilogy about Depression-era Albany, N.Y.. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
The ultimate family DVD list (124) Jul 13, 2008
This is probably for the more literate/precocious, but this is a good movie for introducing children to the "classic literature to film" movie. This version of P&P is more accessible than the revered Colin Firth miniseries, and they recognize Ms. Knightley from the Pirates movies. (Salon)
Regrets at giant's passing Jul 6, 2008
Downer is a pretty avid reader of classic literature, history and biography. The book he has most recently read is The Return of History and the End of Dreams by American foreign policy neo-conservative Robert Kagan. (The Australian)
Here comes the slob Jun 16, 2008
("I really love classic literature," she said. "It's kind of like Anna Karenina style."). (Boston Globe)
Downloading Classic Literature Jun 16, 2008
Find classic literature online and supplement your homeschool curriculum with digital library resources. Before you spend a fortune buying beautiful hardbound leather embossed editions of classic literature, consider visiting a digital library for a free download ... Searching for classic literature through an online library can be time consuming. (Suite101.com)
Ventress Library schedules book group Jun 16, 2008
The group seeks to delve into classic literature and find fresh insights while considering modern-day perspectives. This month s choice is Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Pastor has found scriptural comfort through hard times Jun 14, 2008
"We'd just finished a football game. I played horribly and I remember thinking how incomplete I felt." As he is wont to do, Eldridge described the experience in terms of classic literature. "My heart is restless until I rest in thee, right? St. Augustine. That's how I felt.". (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Around Town: See new recreation spot Jun 14, 2008
The group seeks to delve into classic literature and find fresh insights while considering modern-day perspectives. This month s choice is Their Eyes Were Watching God by Harlem Renaissance author Zora Neale Hurston. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Flower power: Digging for insights in history’s gardens Jun 7, 2008
His book is sprinkled with references to classic literature, from the Bible to Homer s Odyssey to John Milton s Paradise Lost to Dante s Divine Comedy, but Harrison is such a wonderful teacher that even works you might not know so well (and certainly not as well as Harrison does) go down easy, like the first swallow of chilled lemonade after a hot afternoon spent yanking weeds. Work, in fact, is one of the author s main points about gardens: You have to work at them. (Montana Standard, MT)
Everyone's in love Jun 1, 2008
The couple feels the Broadway caliber cast is up to the task of presenting All Shook Up in all its frenzied romantic glory, and fans of Elvis, classic literature and musical theater will all find something to love. At the heart of the show is the message that if you open your mind and your heart, David Swan said, you'll find happiness where you don't expect it. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Teens Reading the Classics May 28, 2008
What many teens are not aware of, is that there are plenty of classic literature that hold just as much excitement and intrigue AND place them in an entirely different world. American History. (Suite101.com)
Golden Triangle high school STAR students shine on ACT May 25, 2008
But I hope to bring it to them into the classroom and let them live literature through experiences like my Shakespeare banquet; and they do several video projects in the AP English over classic literature. Pushy bossy. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Court upholds part of child pornography law May 20, 2008
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that leading someone to believe you have child pornography to show or exchange is a federal crime, brushing aside concerns that the law could apply to mainstream movies that depict adolescent sex, classic literature or even innocent e-mails that describe pictures of grandchildren. . (Herald Sun)
Around Town May 14 -- Check out library events May 15, 2008
The library s ongoing book discussion group continues to delve into classic literature and find fresh insights while considering modern-day perspectives. This month, it s Virginia Woolf. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
The Audies - Audiobook Awards May 10, 2008
An Annual Celebration of all Aspects of the Audiobook Industry. The Audies awards celebrate all aspects of the audiobook industry. (Suite101.com)
No laughing matter: Comic books encourage literacy May 9, 2008
Publishing companies, such as DC and Marvel, have begun putting out adaptations of classic literature, such as "Treasure Island" and "The Portrait of Dorian Gray" as graphic novels. "When a child is reading 'Treasure Island' as a graphic novel," said Shave, "while they are not reading the original words, they are reading something they can comprehend. As they become better readers, they are more likely to pick up the original book because of that prior reading.". (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Playing around for nearly three decades Apr 16, 2008
He offers classes in Greek mythology and Western Civilization, English Kings and Queens and many classes on classic literature and drama. It keeps my brain working, sometimes overtime, he said. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Book group to discuss The Optimists Daughter Apr 15, 2008
The group seeks to delve into classic literature and find fresh insights while considering modern-day perspectives. April s choice is The Optimist s Daughter by Eudora Welty, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1972 for this short novel set in the American South. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Vampire Horror Film History Apr 3, 2008
While classic literature has laid the basic ground work for vampire mythology, film is responsible for manipulating it into the phenomenon we currently know. Vampires on the Big Screen. (Suite101.com)
'Books' has laughs for all Mar 23, 2008
Thursday evening, as the national touring company spoofed classic literature in "All the Great Books (Abridged)," the show's comic versatility was astonishing. The tweeds and English teachers titter at a crack about iambic pentameter. (Anchorage Daily News)
2 editors' online journal gives new life to literature Mar 7, 2008
Edgarian thinks the spike in Indonesian readership might have something to do with the fact that Narrative, with its reviews and excerpts of contemporary and classic literature and essays on writing, is becoming part of contemporary literature curricula in universities abroad. "The magazine has been taught as a syllabus in the main university in Seoul, Korea," she says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Water, water everywhere Mar 6, 2008
Likewise, water metaphors permeate classic literature as symbols of purity and rebirth. Ophelia's integrity is reclaimed when she drowns in Hamlet. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Around Town March 5 -- Take another shot at Marshfield trivia Mar 5, 2008
The group's mission is to delve into classic literature and find fresh insights while considering modern-day perspectives. This month's choice is "A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway, a semi-autobiographical love story set in World War I.. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Suggestions for Unique Baby Names Feb 28, 2008
Characters from classic literature offer great ideas for naming your baby. Consider Troy, Eris, Scarlett, Rhett, Lydia, Cosette, Holden, Estella, Sibyl, Marlow, Amelia, Atticus, Remi, Eliza, Hindley, Linton, or Neely. (Suite101.com)
Brookline High senior turns weekly announcement into 5-minute vaudeville show Feb 28, 2008
He is as likely to conjure up performers of the 1920s as he is the giants of classic literature. I ve gotten really good at soaking up influences, he said. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Limelight Theatre 2008 Season Feb 27, 2008
Feb. 8-March 9: "A Raisin In The Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry (classic literature). March 18: Tale Tellers of St. Augustine present "Much Ado About Stories" (a showcase of storytellers) $7, call 471-0179. (The St. Augustine Record)
Are you smarter than a 17-year-old? Feb 26, 2008
By Greg Toppo, USA TODAY A study being released today finds that, 25 years after President Ronald Reagan released "A Nation At Risk," which was critical of the USA's public school curriculum, many 17-year-olds still don't know much about American history or classic literature. But how much do you know. (USA Today -- News)
Honesdale aiding African literacy Feb 22, 2008
He expects students to travel to the library for the donated books, which include nonfiction references, encyclopedias and classic literature. Future plans for the library include free Internet access, he said. (Scranton Times, PA)
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The Big Read, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services with Arts Midwest, entices community-wide efforts that to stimulate reading and revives the role of classic literature to American readers. "It's all basically trying to encouraged people to read and get excited to read," said Larissa Good Warren County Public Library Director. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Mithya works Feb 8, 2008
It's somewhat disheartening to think of great novels and classic literature reduced to the word Lie, but what else is there. With efforts like Mithya, thankfully, Rajat shows that even an obviousfalsehood can feel very real. (Rediff)
From classic literature, religious lessons Feb 3, 2008
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FULL HIGHLIGHTS Jan 25, 2008
These artists have transformed source material to make their own adapted works of art, re-envisioning classic literature, painting, film, ballet and even e-mail for new video installations. For more information, call (773) 702-0200. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
A weekend of contemporary arts: ‘Adaptation,’ ‘Vox artisti,’ DBR provide mix of arts in showcase Jan 25, 2008
These artists have transformed source materials to make their own adapted works of art, re-envisioning classic literature, painting, film, ballet and even e-mail as new video installations. The exhibition, which will run through Sunday, May 4, features one or two video installations for each artist. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Are you prepared for college? Jan 15, 2008
They must read from a required reading list so I know they are reading classic literature and appropriate grade-level current literature. I teach gifted children, and when my students move into the magnet high schools, they are prepared to handle the more challenging classes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
113 years at Cattermole Nov 28, 2007
Although non-fiction and certain works of classic literature were loaned out by the new public library without a reader's fee, borrowers had been assessed two cents a day for selecting recent popular fiction until the cost of these books was recovered by the fees. Thereafter, they were available without charge. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Honoring a friend by keeping kids reading Nov 15, 2007
Many of the books were just the kinds of modern and classic literature Reagan loved. There were full sets of the Harry Potter and Little House on the Prairie series, along with the complete works of William Shakespeare. (Missoulian, MT)
Angelina as Medea or Lolita why not? Nov 11, 2007
Perhaps Jolie might be convinced to take on some other notable roles from classic literature, particularly if they could be updated a bit. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Old 'Beowulf' takes digital filmmaking to new heights Nov 9, 2007
Beowulf's goal is to impress the more finicky demographic of grown-ups: action-movie and horror fans, comic geeks and even lovers of classic literature, many of whom might see TV spots promoting the film rendered small and without the 3-D element and assume Beowulf is not much more than a variation on a video game. "It has to make something that would be completely unrealistic, realistic," says Eric Lichtenfeld, a film professor at Loyola Marymount University and author of the book Action Speaks... (USA Today)
Bringing classic literature back into life Oct 20, 2007
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The Baltimore 'Book Thing' is give and take Sep 25, 2007
Russell Wattenberg had a simple idea to take books people don't want and give them to people who do want them. Now 1,000 bibliophiles crowd 'The Book Thing' each weekend. (Christian Science Monitor)
Diary of the Dead Sep 16, 2007
What with his sober musings about "the war" and the value of classic literature, you'll wish that they'd taken the Buffy route and just been openly post-modern about the whole thing. Neither of the protagonists is interesting in the least, let alone any of the supporting characters. (IGN FilmForce)
Zag's Frags.. Week 3 Sep 15, 2007
He was even thinking about moving past the football phase of his life and becoming more of a classic literature aficionado. He thought long and hard about pulling a Kaiser Sze. (BroncoCountry.com)
Local press undergoes Genesis into major player (9/6) Sep 7, 2007
Commercial Dispatch Online. Thursday, September 6, 2007 11:29 AM CDT. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Book Excerpt Aug 29, 2007
She loved spending time with Atif, discussing classic literature and philosophy. She wished that Atif would join her in prayer, but understood that, for now, her son didn't share the family's love of Islam. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
BOOK REVIEW: Cabot tackles a 'Queen' of a quarter-life crisis Aug 22, 2007
It's not quite classic literature, and it has little to offer a masculine audience unless the men are keenly interested in the embarrassing hopes of an overly sensitive woman. However, "Queen of Babble in the Big City" is engaging, unpretentious and exciting enough to keep you hooked until the end. (U-Wire.com)
Jean Arsenian; psychologist worked with addicts Aug 3, 2007
The couple brought up their sons with no television in the home and spent many nights reading aloud from classic literature. The tradition continued after the children had left home and the Arsenians retired. (Boston Globe)
School board talks cell phones Jul 20, 2007
In senior high school English, classic literature is part of the coursework, but freshman college English composition focuses on writing and doesn't address classic literature so students would miss out, Wyrick said. The board also approved bids for pest control, milk, and bread for the 2007-8 school year. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Should some Tintin books be sold only to adults? Jul 19, 2007
Next they will be sifting through classic literature and having book burnings - sound familiar. Kim Hutcheson (Sydney)It's not the first time such things have happened. (New Zealand Herald)
Keeping the mind young Jul 18, 2007
Brain Age is played on a hand held game system called the Nintendo DS. The game was inspired by the work of a Japanese neuroscientist, Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, and features activities designed to increase mental stimulation like simple math problems, counting people going in and out of a house simultaneously, drawing pictures on the units touch screen, and reading classic literature. The first time users play the game; there is a series of tests the user takes to determine what Nintendo calls your... (Hamden Chronicle, CT)
Adding Mystery To Inmates' Lives Jul 16, 2007
" Clark, who is serving time for armed robbery and whose favorite book is "To Kill a Mockingbird," said the library has a good assortment of classic literature. She doesn't have much interest in reading about crime and doesn't mind a lack of true crime books in Hillsborough Correctional's library. "It's OK that we don't have it," she said. "We've lived it. " SUGGESTED AUTHORS Sharon Wedel's summer reading suggestions are books by: Tim Dorsey Randy Wayne White Michael Connelly Janet Evanovich... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
‘NEIBORS’ gives library patrons a new way to enjoy books Jul 14, 2007
Among the growing collection are romance, mystery, and classic literature audio books. Non-fiction titles include biography, humor, business and careers, and more. (Charles City Press, IO)
Can this truly be the end? Our intrepid sports editor muses on the end of Harry Potter's magic Jul 14, 2007
I'd heard a lot about Harry but why would a college junior, who prefers classic literature, want to read a modern children's fantasy about a child wizard. I didn't fight her and quickly began to see what I'd been missing. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Could Harry Potter Die? Jul 9, 2007
No matter how desperate you are for Harry to live, some experts in classic literature and mythology say that finishing off the young wizard would make sense -- in a literary kind of way. J.K. Rowling has never shied from darkness in her phenomenally successful series -- it started with the murder of Harry's parents, continued through his discovery that an evil wizard was trying to destroy him, and has included pain and torture and the deaths of major characters. (WNBC.com, NY)
Harry Potter won't die, will he? Jul 7, 2007
No matter how desperate you are for Harry to live, some experts in classic literature and mythology say that finishing off the young wizard would make sense -- in a literary kind of way. What will happen to Harry at the end of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". (CNN -- Showbiz)
Magic might not protect Harry Potter from death Jul 6, 2007
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)
