“In the universe, there are things that are known, and things that are unknown, and in between, there are doors.”-William Blake

Statue guarding the lake
“In the universe, there are things that are known, and things that are unknown, and in between, there are doors.”-William Blake

Statue guarding the lake
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950):

George Bernard Shaw. 1909.
Some plays: Mrs. Warren’s Profession; Arms and the Man; Candida; Major Barbara; The Doctor’s Dilemma; Pygmalion; Heartbreak House; Saint Joan; The Apple Cart; The Millionairess.
Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906):

Henrik Ibsen by Gustav Borgen. 1898 or earlier.
Some plays: Peer Gynt; Pillars of Society; A Doll’s House; Ghosts; An Enemy of the People; The Wild Duck; Hedda Gabler; The Master Builder.
Anton Chekhov (1860-1904):

Anton Chekhov. 1900.
Some Plays: The Bear; A Marriage Proposal; The Seagull; Uncle Vanya; Three Sisters; The Cherry Orchard.
Thornton Wilder (1897-1975):

Thornton Wilder’s Yale graduation photo. 1920.
Some plays: The Long Christmas Dinner; Our Town; The Merchant of Yonkers; The Skin of Our Teeth; The Matchmaker. Continue reading
George Bernard Shaw died on 2 November 1950. He was 94. Here he is as a younger man:

George Bernard Shaw, 6 August 1889 (from The Star)
Here he is in doll form:

George Bernard Shaw Doll by Uneek Doll Designs. $47.00

Poster for a production of Dracula (1938).
I was happy to run across this article about the supremely fascinating 18th-century writer, Laetitia Pilkington. If you’ve never heard of her, this is a great place to start your acquaintance!
Modern Wit [Poetry Foundation]

The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane by John Quidor, 1858
Old Masters at the Top of Their Game [The New York Times Magazine]
These people are, simply, extraordinary. Their dedication to their work is awe-inspiring.
Reposting in honor of Sylvia’s birthday!
A Small Press Life: Books. Art. Writing. Life. Tea.
“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.”-Orson Welles
Sylvia Plath is best remembered for the sharp-edged precision of her poetry: word-vessels that are hard, clear, and passionate examples of literature’s trickiest form. Her style, although of minor importance to both literary historians and laypersons, remains fresh and appealing fifty years after her death. The timeless quality of Sylvia’s wardrobe is easy to emulate, and personalize.
Four Seasons, Five Photographs, Forever Stylish:
Sylvia Plath: Spring
A crisp white tee, corset belt, and floaty high-waisted skirt is the perfect outfit for the windy days of spring. She finishes it off simply with lipstick and a hairpin. Typewriter: optional. [This is my favourite photograph of a writer caught in the act of writing. I’ve always envied the imagined comforts of working in a garden setting. Sun-on-skin; light, earth-tainted breeze; a lounge chair to sink…
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“In Heaven, it is always Autumn.”-John Donne

Across the pond and through the trees: a fairy tale view
“I want you to believe…to believe in things that you cannot.”-Bram Stoker, Dracula

Edgar Allan Poe Raven Wall Clock by Works by Wilson. $67.00

Poe The Raven Necklace by pink80sgirl. $51.00+

Poe Tags by Crimson Hollow. $5.00

Book of Poe Candleholder by Wicked House Merchantile. $15.00