Amanda Gorman was writing a new poem two weeks ago called “The Hill We Climb.” Feeling tired, she was concerned that she might not have enough energy to complete the monumental task of writing a poem about national unity for President-elect Biden’s inauguration. “I had this huge thing, probably one of the most important things […]
Month: January 2021
Hermann Hesse the Watercolorist
Hermann Hesse is one of the most widely read German-language writers ever. He is most renowned for his literary works such as Demian, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game, yet he also made a name for himself as a painter. After the First World War, he learned to paint with watercolors. His paintings vividly depict […]
The Crucible Audiobook
This is a full-cast performance featuring Robert Foxworth, Pamela Payton-Wright, Stuart Pankin, and Jerome Dempsey and cast. I use this full audio recording of The Crucible in my classroom and intend no copyright infringement. It’s for educational purposes only. It was produced by The Repertory Theatre of Lincoln Center (under the direction of Jules Irving […]
Swintec Typewriters Keep Clacking
Gatsby as Silhouette
Sometimes a silhouette is more significant than an ordinary drawing. A few traces of the pen, a few vibrant adjectives, are often sufficient to bring a character to life. Take Owl Eyes, a partygoer at Gatsby’s mansion, a quickly drawn and excellent character who wanders into the library with intoxicated admiration. I’ve always seen this […]