Berkshire Athenaeum Now a Literary Landmark
Berkshire Athenaeum, the public library of Pittsfield, MA, is now a Literary Landmark. The designation was made on Herman Melville's 200th birthday.
The True Story of Two Legendary Authors Meeting on a Hike
Legendary authors Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne once were friends. Here's the true story of how they met, and what became of their friendship.
January 27 & 28, 2018 – Writers’ & Poets’ Birthdays & Other Literary History
This weekend is Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, 2018. Birthdays this weekend include Lewis Carroll, Colette, Pierce Brown, Mozart, and James Grippando. Our poem for the weekend is Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Ocean." Thank you for reading, listening to, and sharing