The Great Gatsby has been called the "great American novel," and while these superlatives always come off as a bit ridiculous, it is a truly beautiful book. The story has epic dimensions, but real human desires at its heart, and Fitzgerald's poetic prose can be sublime.
Baz Luhrmann, the director of Romeo & Juliet and Moulin Rouge, has taken on this book, and it looks like it will be amazing. Take a look, and thanks to AA for urging me to post it:
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/thegreatgatsby/
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Life Can Be Ferocious
Maurice Sendak died this week, and this article reminded me of the poetry prompt many of you used last week. Unlike the adults in those poems, Sendak did not shy away from topics of fear and danger in his stories.
Understanding Children Yet Wanting Them To Grow Up A Bit
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