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Students at Surrey's Newton Elementary school are involved in Racing Readers, a new program run by the SFU-TD Community Engagement Centre and the Surrey School District.
Evening Leader readers' pictures
Submitted by: "Marie Walker from California, United States"
Description: "Sending out a big Hello to Andy Viner!!! A very dear friend of mine."
Locally printed ARCs for my beta readers for Pentecost. Now to await the comments from real readers!
Then, pale as privet, took she heart to drink,
And therewithal most strange new thoughts did think,
And unknown feelings seized her, and there came
Sudden remembrance, vivid as a flame,
Of everything that she had done on earth,
Although it all seemed changed in weight and worth,
Small things becoming great, and great things small;
And godlike pity touched her therewithal
For her old self, for sons of men that die;
And that sweet new-born immortality
Now with full love her rested spirit fed.
Then in that concourse did she lift her head,
And stood at last a very goddess there,
And all cried out at seeing her grown so fair.
William Morris, a luminary of the Victorian era, was not only an influential poet but also a pivotal figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement. Born in 1834, his multifaceted career spanned poetry, textile design, and social activism. Among his numerous literary contributions, "The Earthly Paradise" is particularly notable for its rich tapestry of myth and folklore, interwoven with themes of existential reflection and human desire.
"The Earthly Paradise" comprises a series of narrative poems, each retelling a blend of classical and medieval tales. Published in parts from 1868 to 1870, the collection mirrors Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" in its structure, with a prologue setting the stage for a group of medieval wanderers who, in search of an earthly paradise, chance upon a community where the residents share stories from their diverse cultural heritages. This frame narrative is a clever device that allows Morris to explore a wide range of myths and legends, underscoring his deep engagement with past literary forms and his reverence for tradition.
Morris's poetry in "The Earthly Paradise" is characterized by its lyrical beauty and the melancholic yearning for an unattainable ideal. Each tale serves as a meditation on human suffering, love, loss, and the relentless passage of time. Morris weaves these themes together with a deftness that betrays his profound sensitivity to human frailty and his disillusionment with the industrial progress of his time. This juxtaposition of beauty and despair is a hallmark of Morris's work and a reflection of his personal conflicts.
Moreover, Morris’s involvement in the Arts and Crafts Movement is echoed in his literary efforts to integrate art into everyday life. Through "The Earthly Paradise," he sought not just to entertain but also to educate and enrich the aesthetic experience of his readers, advocating for a return to craftsmanship and beauty amidst the burgeoning industrial landscape of 19th-century England.
In conclusion, "The Earthly Paradise" is more than just a poetic collection; it is an embodiment of William Morris’s philosophy of life and art. It showcases his mastery in reviving and reinterpreting ancient stories to address contemporary issues and resonate with the Victorian society's anxieties and aspirations. Through this work, Morris not only cemented his legacy as a poet but also as a thinker profoundly ahead of his time, whose ideals continue to influence the discourse around art, work, and society today.
Poem:
In gardens of mist,
Old stone paths remember feet
That once danced at dusk.
Lingering whispers weave
Through the ivy's embrace,
Where secrets blossom
Under the old oak's watchful gaze,
Silent and profound.
Haiku 1
Autumn leaves whisper,
Golden tales beneath soft skies,
Chill breeze tells of change.
Haiku 2
Morning dew clings tight,
Sunrise flares on silent hills,
Day's first breath taken.
Boise Airport, 3:10 pm. There weren't many books in the waiting area. Gabrielle is reading 'The Girls' by Emma Cline (in hardback!). I've heard some discussions of it on the BBC.
Thank you for participating in my project, and apologies for interrupting your reading. Other photos in my series of readers are here: www.flickr.com/photos/greg_myers/albums/72157652125931010.
Tinker Bell was a little too curious about humans. She got too close and was captured by a little girl. Now her fairy friends come to the rescue and fly to the mainland on their latest adventure....the Great Fairy Rescue! For more information on V.Reader's Fairies, please visit www.vtechkids.com/product.cfm/V.Reader_Cartridge_-_Fairie...
Dublin City Libraries held its 6th annual Readers' Day on Saturday 6th October 2007. Authors such as Louis de Bernieres, Carlo Gebler, Antonia Quirke, Gerald Dawe, Adrienne Dines and Ailbhe Smyth took part as did Kate Bateman, Sarah Binchy, Maria Dickenson, Una Healy & Fiona Tierney. Chaired by Guy Pringle discussions will range over a woman's obsession with film, new ideas for book clubs and the question of whether women write too many dull novels about domesticity.
This event was for members of book clubs attached to Dublin City Libraries
Lower Columbia College staff read to young children in Head Start classrooms during the 2011 Celebrity Reader program.
Pictured: Carmen Robinson, Faculty Librarian.
4:40 pm, between Manchester Oxford Road and Wigan Northwestern. It was a very crowded train, and I was standing. Further down the carriage, I could just see this arm and book out in the aisle. So I edged down that way, briefly explained my project, and asked her permission. Even from far away, I could see she was reading 'Ways of Seeing'. by the late John Berger.
Thank you for participating in my Readers project, and apologies for breaking your concentration. Other photos in my series of readers are here: www.flickr.com/photos/greg_myers/albums/72157652125931010.
Lunch break outside the local library. This one isn't such a high quality image as my others but I wanted to do something using my smartphone; last time I played the 7 Days game, I had planned a mobile picture but then was sent the wrong device and had to resort to using the old phone.
You can see that my hair continues to recede but at least now I have a tree growing out the back of my head!
dmk supremo mk.stalin having a conversation with her stepsister kanimoli member of rajya sabha-photo by venugopal/tamilan express
Dublin's sixth annual Readers' Day took place in the Civic Offices on 6th October. The event brings readers and writers together. Over 200 readers from book clubs attached to Dublin City Libraries attended, and they discussed a range of issues with well-known writers. Among them was Louis de Bernières, the acclaimed author of 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin'. He spoke about the impact writing the book has had on his life. Carlo Gebler, Adrienne Dines, Gerald Dawe and Ailbhe Smith asked whether female authors write too many dull novels about domestic life. A fascinating discussion followed.
According to Divisional Librarian Jane Alger, "supporting book clubs is an important activity of Dublin City Libraries. Nearly 100 book clubs are currently supported through provision of books, information about new publications and reading-related events such as author visits. The main benefit is to introduce readers to books they would not normally read and enable discussion on the various topics in a social environment".
What is a good EPUB reader on Linux
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Almost 5 pm, 8 May, outside the old Orangery in Williamson Park. I introduced myself and asked permission. She is Bella; she has been at the university for three months (I didn't ask which one) and is now planning some travel. She has a guidebook to the Lake District, and below it, a notebook in which she was jotting down notes. She said she had gone to Heysham the day before, and she was planning more travels.
She also takes photos; she has an elaborate SLR in that black bag. She used her phone to show me pictures of her little son and her mother, and other family photos. She does them in dramatic black and white, with dark backgrounds. We discussed the light for he photos I had taken of her; I noted that the sun had just gotten a bit hazy, after being very bright, which is why I decided it would be good for a photo.
Thank you Bella, for being part of my project. Other photos in my series of readers are here: www.flickr.com/photos/greg_myers/albums/72157652125931010.
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The Gregson Institute, Lancaster. The poet Sarah Hymas, introduces an evening of readings in memory of Elizabeth Burns, who died in August. Friends, poets, artists, and translators read from Elizabeth's poetry and their own.
Other photos in my series of readers are here: www.flickr.com/photos/greg_myers/albums/72157652125931010.