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The Art of the Novella: Summer by Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton is perhaps best known for her piercing portrayals of upper class New York society in her best known novels, House of Mirth and Age of Innocence. She did, however, on at least two occasions focus her attention and … Continue reading
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Who speaks for earth?
On this day in 1996 we lost Carl Sagan. Dr. Sagan was one of those rare scientists who could explain difficult scientific concepts to non-scientists in a compelling and understandable way without dumbing it down and without a trace of … Continue reading
The Art of the Novella: First Love by Ivan Turgenev
In the late 1850’s, three wealthy Russians have supper at the home of one of the men. After the plates are cleared away and the middle-aged gentlemen are enjoying cigars, they trade stories of their first loves. Two of them … Continue reading
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