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“Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story” Is a Story Worth Telling

This month the momentous novel The Great Gatsby went into public domain, so there is no better time to bring up a film that sheds new light on this classic. Directed by Robert Steven Williams in his first full-length documentary, Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold StoryA TOWN THAT'S FIT FOR…

Judy MorenoJanuary 13, 2021

Miscellany

Sparky Sweets, Ph.D. Drops Literary Wisdom in New Book ‘Thug Notes’

When I began teaching college-level English, I was a grad student, barely older than the students in my class. We were by and large on the same page, so to speak. We were members of the same generation. We spoke the same language. Comedian Greg Edwards Now I’m an academic…

Michael RuscoeAugust 18, 2015

Fiction

5 Literary Picnic Ideas from Fictitious Dishes’ Dinah Fried

Too often, picnics are sadly devoid of inspiration. How many times can you drag the old picnic basket under the same tree, stuck with the same ol' scenery and the same boring ol' chips and dip? We're here to save the day with some ideas from the great literary masters,…

Ben S. DutkaJuly 29, 2015

Fiction

Wives Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman on the greatest literary marriages

Traditionally the “Month of Brides,” June also blossoms forth with LGBTQ Pride celebrations worldwide. Just in case that’s not enough for you, June is also one of the most famous literary months, with June 16 being the Joycean holiday “Bloomsday”, June 19 being the “Juneteenth” of Toni Morison’s great novel, and June 23 being the date…

Peri LyonsJune 17, 2015

Listicles Miscellany

A Birthday Present for F. Scott Fitzgerald: Book Recommendations

You’ve probably heard of him: F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby, This Side of Paradise, Tender Is the Night, a deluge of delightful short stories, screenplays and multitudes more. His talent, imagination and innovation knew no bounds. His green light pulled us in, again and again, like boats against…

Judy MorenoSeptember 24, 2021

“Gatsby in Connecticut: The Untold Story” Is a Story Worth Telling

Sparky Sweets, Ph.D. Drops Literary Wisdom in New Book ‘Thug Notes’

5 Literary Picnic Ideas from Fictitious Dishes’ Dinah Fried

Wives Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman on the greatest literary marriages

A Birthday Present for F. Scott Fitzgerald: Book Recommendations

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