World War I

Fun Facts Friday: Anna Akhmatova

Anna Akhmatova (23 June, 1889 – 5 March, 1966) is considered to be a significant poets. Known for Requiem, a…

10 months ago

Fun Facts Friday: Walter Lippmann

Walter Lippmann (22 September, 1889 – 14 December, 1974) was a writer, reporter, and commentator. He is known for his…

2 years ago

Fun Facts Friday: James Norman Hall

James Norman Hall was an American author known for writing historical novels. Mr. Hall’s best-known novel is Mutiny on the…

2 years ago

Book Review: Two Storm Wood by Philip Gray

Mr. Gray did a vast amount of research, it certainly shows in this book which is both dark and moody.…

2 years ago

Book Review: The Prince of the Skies by Antonio Iturbe

I loved how the author incorporated scenes from The Little Prince into the narrative, allowing Saint-Exupéry to build his classic…

2 years ago

Fun Facts Friday: Ford Madox Ford

Ford Madox Ford was an English author, poet, critic, and editor whose World War I horrific experiences influenced many of…

2 years ago

Fun Facts Friday: Gabriele D’Annunzio

Gabriele D'Annunzio was a famous Italian poet, playwright and journalist. Mr. D'Annunzio was also a professional soldier, rising to the…

3 years ago

Fun Facts Friday: Saki

Saki (18 December, 1870 – 14 November, 1916) was an English writer known for making fun of Edwardian society, as…

3 years ago

Fun Facts Friday: Bernard Augustine DeVoto

Bernard Augustine DeVoto (11 January, 1897–13 November, 1955) was an award winning historian, teacher, essayist, editor and reviewer. He is…

3 years ago

Book Review: The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams

What impressed me the most about The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams is the excellent and loving research…

4 years ago

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