Who could forget the dashing Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy played by Colin Firth in the 1995 mini series of Jane Austen’s famous novel Pride and Prejudice? Or maybe you prefer Matthew Macfadyen’s portrayal that happened just a few years later? Either way, we’ve come to think of Mr. Darcy as tall, dark, and handsome, but historians say that’s not what Austen had in mind. According to The Guardian, historian and author Amanda Vickery teamed with noted academic John Sutherland and illustrator Nick Hardcastle to determine what Austen probably thought of when describing Mr. Darcy. In the novel, Mr. Darcy isn’t described in great detail. …
If you watched this year’s Super Bowl, you might have noticed an advertisement of a man playing Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” on the violin. If you thought he looked like Albert Einstein, you’re right! Academy Award winning actor, Geoffrey Rush will be playing Einstein in National Geographic’s new series, Genius premiering April 25th. According to Vanity Fair, the 10 episode limited series promises a look into Einstein’s personal life starting from his youth and moving into his later years. In an attempt to tell the human side of his story, we will meet Einstein’s friends, and see his personal struggles outside of …
We can’t believe it, but the beloved Harry Potter series will be turning 20 years old this year. To celebrate its anniversary, Pottermore announced that new editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be released through Bloomsbury Publishing this June. Not to mention, they’re beautiful! Award-winning illustrator, Levi Pinfold has created new designs that reflect each of the Hogwarts’ houses. The best part is, the hardback and paperback copies sport different designs, meaning there are 8 new covers in total! Now you can represent your house in style. Check out the new covers and visit Pottermore for more information. All images courtesy of Pottermore.com
Be honest, how many people haven’t ordered a Valentine’s Day gift for their special someone? Want to get something more than a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolate (though those are nice too)? If you’re still looking for last minute gifts for a book lover, then look no more. Here are 5 book themed gifts that will make anyone swoon. 1) Walk through a literary tour Image courtesy of emilydickinsonmuseum.org Sign up for a tour of an author’s house, or find a literary festival near you to impress your significant other while learning about literary history. …
