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Writers in Art: Mary Russell Mitford*

Posted on January 10, 2015 by maedez

Mary Russell Mitford

*Mary Russell Mitford died on 10 January 1855.

Writers in Art: Jane Austen*

Posted on December 16, 2014 by maedez

Here is our birthday girl as depicted by her sister, Cassandra:

Back-view watercolour of Jane Austen by Cassandra Austen, 1804

*Jane Austen was born on 16 December 1775.

Writers in Art: George Sand by Auguste Charpentier

Posted on December 1, 2014 by maedez

George Sand by Auguste Charpentier, 1838:

George Sand by Auguste Charpentier, 1838

Happy Birthday, Jonathan Swift!

Posted on November 30, 2014 by maedez

Jonathan Swift was born on 30 November 1667.

Jonathan Swift

Three quotes from the birthday boy:

Jonathan Swift Quote #1

Jonathan Swift Quote #2

Jonathan Swift Quote #3

Writers in Art: Tolstoy Ploughing by Ilya Repin

Posted on November 14, 2014 by maedez

Tolstoy Ploughing by Ilya Repin, 1887

Writers in Art: Elizabeth Gaskell by William John Thomson

Posted on November 11, 2014 by maedez

Elizabeth Gaskell by William John Thomson, 1832

Writers in Art: The Cremation of Percy Bysshe Shelley by Louis Édouard Fournier

Posted on August 4, 2014 by maedez

The Cremation of Percy Bysshe Shelley by Louis Édouard Fournier:

The Cremation of Percy Bysshe Shelley by Louis Edouard Fournier

The Cremation of Percy Bysshe Shelley by Louis Édouard Fournier

R.I.P. Norman Lloyd (1914-2021)

Norman Lloyd, long a personal favorite of mine, was a fascinating man and performer. Norman Lloyd Dead [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

R.I.P. Geoffrey Scott

Geoffrey Scott was from a younger generation than the performers I normally write about, but his handsome presence was ubiquitous during my 1980s childhood. From Dynasty to The Love Boat, Night Court, and Battle of the Network Stars, his charisma and acting ability lit up the small screen for decades. He will be missed. Geoffrey […]

Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020

[2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon] But Baby Think of Me Once in Awhile: On Andy Travis as Television’s Best (and Hunkiest) Boss

Welcome to the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon! Baby, If You’ve Ever Wondered: It still seems like yesterday that the idea for RI popped in my head. It was actually in December 2015, while in a hotel room getting ready for a holiday party, when it occurred to me that there was a gap in the classic […]

Announcing the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun! Here’s my original announcement. ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON I hope you’ll join us!