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Jane Austen's England: Tracing Her Steps And Haunts
ENGLAND — "Oh, no, you can't go into the field, dear. It's private. And there may be cows, and the ground's very humpy." The nice lady in little Steventon Church outside tiny Steventon village in England smiles sweetly, even though I've...
Tags: Pump Room, Personal Service, Limes, England, Religion and Belief
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READER SUBMITTED: Regency Romances Growing In Popularity According To Local Author
East LymeRegency Romance novels are a distinct genre that represent the polite and stylistic conventions of early nineteenth century England. Jane Austen and later, Georgette Heyer, are the most notable early Regency authors. According to Elaine Violette, a...Tags: Literature, Amazon.com Inc., Genres, Book, Arts and Culture
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The history of Charles Dickens (sort of) via the Smiths (sort of)
"As everybody knows," sings Charles Dickens, "I started writing prose." Under the 19th-century facial hair is English actor and musician Mathew Baynton. He presents the life and works of Charles Dickens in a three-minute pop song that sounds like it...Tags: Literature, YouTube, Social Media, Television, Music
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Jennifer Armstrong
What do you think of when you think of Chicago? I think of home! I grew up in the southwest suburbs, went to college at Northwestern, and came back for a few years in the early '00s. Because of all this, I also think of really good pizza. Who is an...
Tags: Britney Spears, Television Industry, Nick Hornby
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Enjoy summer reading on the cheap
Although no one advocates the value of a good book more than a newspaper writer, there are ways to enjoy that summer beach read on the cheap. From websites devoted to finding free digital books to special library sales, here are some ideas for cutting...
Tags: Books and Magazines, Libraries, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Services and Shopping, Computer Hardware
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Friends of the Libraries: Support 'the heart of a city'
"A library should be the heart of a city." Steven S. Choi, mayor of Irvine, said this in his Jan. 29 article in the Orange County Register. This is a theme that has been repeated many times by those who know the benefits of libraries, who know that even...Tags: Services and Shopping, Libraries, Mountains, Photography Supplies and Services, Photography and Video
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Buzz Titles at the Cannes Film Festival
Variety"And So It Goes" Director: Rob Reiner Producers: Alan Greisman, Rob Reiner, Mark Damon Cast: Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton An egocentric real estate agent’s life is turned upside down when he takes in a granddaughter he never knew, and unexpectedly...Tags: Services and Shopping, Felicity Huffman, Toby Stephens, Jennifer Aniston, Liam Hemsworth
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The Biblioracle: In memory of Warwick Deeping
Between 1920 and 1930, there were three writers with at least five books in the list of 10 best-selling books, according to Publishers Weekly. Two of them are Zane Grey and Sinclair Lewis. The other is Warwick Deeping. Warwick Deeping? --------------...
Tags: Nobel Prize Awards, Book, Fiction, David Foster Wallace, Arts and Culture
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Mother's Day is truly cause to celebrate
It's now the second Sunday In the merry month of May, And all know that's the one day Designated "Mother's Day." (SPACE) You simply can't ignore it; All around your neighborhood Seems everyone is for it, This salute to motherhood....Tags: Personal Service, Mother's Day, China
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Mothers in literature
Should we condemn Mrs. Bennet, the hilariously inept matchmaker in Jane Austen's “Pride and Prejudice,” for repeatedly sabotaging her daughters' prospects with her own uncouth behavior and transparent gold-digging? Or should we commend her...
Tags: Family, Mother's Day, Human Interest, Prescription Drugs, Arts and Culture
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Vincent Kartheiser, from 'Mad Men' to 'Pride and Prejudice' onstage
Vincent Kartheiser will swap his sharp suits for ruffles and coattails. The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis announced that the “Mad Men” star will play Mr. Darcy in its summer production of “Pride and Prejudice.” The adaptation by...
Tags: Discrimination, Colin Firth, BBC
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Counting down to Lit Fest
(This selection is edited for clarity and length.) Tom Acitelli What do you think of when you think of Chicago? Oddly enough, the 1860 Republican convention that nominated Abraham Lincoln. Who is an author you'd like to meet, dead or alive?...
Tags: Book, Hopleaf, Girls (tv program), Nelson Algren, Al Capone
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May 25, 2013
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May 12, 2013
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May 10, 2013
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May 18, 2013
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May 9, 2013
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