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This was an amazing discovery. I‘m always in awe of writers who not only create works in different forms but can also do translations. From what I have discovered in other books, I‘m thinking Dante was not easy to translate.
I know poetry and prose are always talked about separately but to me they always feel like one. Like many #writers this also shows Woolf's work. #PoetryMatters #vision
This is an extract from this month‘s #VirginiaBloomsberries , Woolf talks about the process of writing but I think this applies to many things, where we start of with an idea but the end product is not what we had quite envisioned but somehow we still find a way to carry on.
pickI confess, I picked this up because I wanted to read the sequel- ironically called the sequel. This was written before Yellowface but if you‘ve read that, then maybe you‘ll be like me and be just thinking about Yellowface a lot while reading it? Still an excellent book thst kept me listening in one hit and helped distract me from my work day! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wise words from journalist Margaret Fuller at her ladies' salon in 1839: "I am not going to tell any woman in this room what she ought to think. I ask only that you not allow any man--any person--to do that for you either." How much more relevant could this be than on Tuesday, Nov 5, as those of you who are eligible to vote in the USA enter the election booth? Fuller deserves to be as well-known as her friends Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorn, Greeley.
Langston, the king of letters, whose ABC's became drums, bumping jumping thumping like a heart the size of the whole wide world.
In this book, Jason Reynolds honors poet Langston Hughes with captivating storytelling and stunning illustrations by Kadir Nelson. This vibrant picture book immerses readers in the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance, showcasing the importance of community and creativity. With its rich narrative and beautiful art, the book inspires young readers to explore their own voices and embrace the transformative power of art in their lives.
pickThere Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds, 2023. Caldecott Award Winning Book, is a beautiful tribute to poet Langston Hughes, featuring stunning illustrations by Kadir Nelson. The vibrant artwork complements Reynolds‘ lyrical prose, evoking the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance. The book emphasizes the importance of community, creativity, and the arts in shaping identity.
