Charles Dickens
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After my annual reading of Dracula, I decided to remain in the 19th Century by reading Charles Dickens’ first novel, Pickwick Papers. To be honest, I have struggled with most of the Dickens novels I have read over the years with the exception of The Old Curiosity Shop. But for Great Expectations, Tale of Two… Read more
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I decided this Christmas to reread the familiar Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. I would guess that I last read it some 40-plus years ago. I wonder if there is a single work of fiction that has had more different adaptations of it filmed over the years. I highly doubt it. The familiar character of Scrooge has become (along with such literary characters as Sherlock… Read more
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Each morning as I stand at my desk writing, I have a companion, sometimes two. I cannot imagine writing now without having a cat with me. A cat is the perfect companion for a writer. Because the literary relationship between cats and writers is such a natural one, it is not surprising to discover that… Read more
