Speaking of tragedy, is it just me or was there an Edward Gorey phase around twenty years ago that has since died down? Too bad if that’s true: he’s one of America’s dark little treasures.
Maybe go with this one for that lurid lady or macabre man in your life:
Or this little stocking stuffer:
Enjoy the holidays!
Hello! I hope everyone has recovered from Thanksgiving and is looking forward to the rest of the holiday season and the new year. It’s a time to rejoice (or read-joyce, as we had going last year) and to not be lonely.
It looks like another busy week here in Jackeland!
On Monday, we’ll have an episode on Greek tragedy on the History of Literature podcast. Why did so many people in ancient Greece go to these things? How did tragedies work? What (if anything) do we gain from tragedy today? We’ll take a look!
(The podcast is up to #4 on iTunes list of New and Noteworthy literary podcasts. Onward and upward!)
On Tuesday, we have a special tribute to the criminally underrated Edward Gorey.
On Wednesday…oh boy, Wednesday is going to be fun. I’m not going to say anything else: just a surprise. It’s a post that would put a smile on Scrooge’s lips. Skip everything else if you must, but don’t miss Wednesday.
On Thursday, Gar returns from his vacation to help with another Restless Mind Show. (That’s another show I do on the same podcast feed as the History of Literature podcast.) You’ll be able to stream it right from here, of course.
On Friday, we take a look at Alfred Hitchcock and Adele (yes, the two of them are analyzed together), and on Saturday, we’re running a tribute to classical scholar Mary Beard. Jeez. Sometimes I have to scratch my head and think, Jacke, what the hell are you doing? Is there any other blog who has a schedule like this? No wonder I have a small but devoted band of followers. There are only so many crazy people in this world. Well, not crazy. Eclectic.
Okay, that’s enough for now! Go see Creed, it’s a good movie, we need more movies like it.
Have a great week, everyone!
Quick Links:
Jacke Wilson 