by Peabody Institute Library | Mar 30, 2011 | The Literary World
“Elizabeth Bennet, the second eldest in a family of five daughters, is possessed of “a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in any thing ridiculous” and a healthy dose of scorn for her silly sisters. Her father’s favorite, Lizzy is headstrong,...
by Peabody Institute Library | Mar 26, 2011 | The Literary World
Flavorwire asserts that there are at least ten movies that top the book from which they were adapted. Find out which ten movies made their list. Let us know in the comments if you agree, or if there are other films you think are better than their book...
by Peabody Institute Library | Mar 15, 2011 | The Literary World
Are you tempted to see the new adaptation of Jane Eyre starring Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell & Dame Judi Dench? Perhaps taking a peek at the film’s gorgeous, brooding set interiors will be further incentive.
by Peabody Institute Library | Mar 1, 2011 | The Literary World
“Michael Lewis, who wrote the best-seller The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine about the mortgage meltdown, has become the target of a lawsuit by an asset manager he wrote about in the book.” [via Advisor One] “Getting a handle on naming...
by Peabody Institute Library | Feb 8, 2011 | The Literary World
“British author Brian Jacques, who wrote the “Redwall” (Penguin) adventure series, died of a sudden heart attack on February 5 in Liverpool, England. He was 71.” “The world has lost not only a talented author, but a truly gifted...
by Peabody Institute Library | Jan 24, 2011 | The Literary World
If you’re one of those people who loves to look at other people’s bookshelves, you might like this post of literature cameos in film on Flavorwire .
