March 2011
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February 2011
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Jane Eyre Through the Ages
Jane Eyre, published in 1847, has had a number of new covers recently (part of the Penguin Classics trend, I am guessing.)
So, I thought a retrospective might be in order.
1800’s Jane looks about how you’d expect her to.
By the 1940’s she’s morphed into some sort of totalitarian nightmare.
This edition was illustrated by Fritz Eichenberg. More info about that...
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The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily
I adore The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily.
It was recently(ish) re-released by the New York Review’s Children’s Collection.
If you are into quirky, mid-century kid’s lit, Bears’ is really about as good at it gets.
The story is a little odd. And, it rhymes for no reason.
There’s magic. And, ghosts. And, gambling. And, kidnapping. It’s...
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Redwall author Brian Jacques dies aged 71 →
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