The Minister's Black Veil - Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864)
Read The Minister's Black Veil, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864). After an initial period of anonymity during his so-called solitary years from 1825 to 1837, Nathaniel Hawthorne achieved an unfaltering reputation as an author of short stories, roma...(Continue Reading)
Family Can't Sue over Priest's Funeral Remarks
A while ago I reported on the case where a family took a priest to court because of nasty comments he made during someone's funeral. Well, a state District Court judge in New Mexico has dismissed the lawsuit against the......(Continue Reading)
17 - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain (1835-1910)
Read "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," by Mark Twain....(Continue Reading)
Devil's Dictionary - P - Ambrose Bierce - American Writer - 1842-1914
Ambrose Bierce is well-known for his well-anthologized ghost stories (among them is An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge) He's also remembered for his humorous Devil's Dictionary....(Continue Reading)
Devil's dictionary
Devil's dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce- complete e-text...(Continue Reading)
Empathy in Judaism
Rabbi Michelle Missaghieh of Temple Israel of Hollywood (California), a Reform Congregation committed to Lifelong Learning, gave this Rosh HaShannah sermon called Empathy - Listening....(Continue Reading)
1 - The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe (1660-1731)
Read The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, by Daniel Defoe (1660-1731). Defoe was a political pamphleteer, writer, journalist, and much more. He was one of the most important writers of his time. Robinson Crusoe is one of the most well-known wor...(Continue Reading)
1-4: A Student's History of American Literature - Edward Simonds
Read "A Student's History of American Literature," by Edward Simonds....(Continue Reading)
37 - The Mill on the Floss - George Eliot (1819-1880)
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Blogsnark: Hijacking Funerals to Preach (updated)
There are many Christians who regard their religion and their "mandate" to preach as more important than basic human kindness, politeness, or civility. If they are asked to not preach out of consideration for others who don't want to hear......(Continue Reading)
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