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The Right Word: A.A. Milne’s Short Story ‘A Lost Masterpiece’

The English author finds himself mulling over a word puzzle that takes his attention away from his work.

Literature July 22, 2026

A Surging of Life: Thomas Bewick’s Illustrations of the Natural World

How Thomas Bewick used detailed wood engravings of animals and birds to inspire in young people a lifelong ...

Fine Arts July 20, 2026

Punny Perceptions: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘Wit Inspirations of the “Two-Year Olds”‘

The acclaimed American author looks at parenting trends during his time, comparing them to his own upbringing.

Literature July 14, 2026

Transformative Kindness: Langston Hughes’s Short Story ‘Thank You, Ma’am’

A woman's choice to show mercy changes the life of a teen.

Literature July 11, 2026

The Art of Noticing: Edward Lear’s Illustrations

The famed limerick writer was not only popular for his whimsical lines but also for his grasp of ...

Fine Arts July 7, 2026

Aging Is Growth: Matsuo Basho’s Short Story ‘The Aged Mother’

Matsuo Basho’s timeless tale challenges modern views on aging, revealing the profound wisdom and honor found in growing ...

Literature July 3, 2026

Visual Morality: George Cruikshank’s Illustrations of Charles Dickens’s ‘Oliver Twist’

The illustrator's depictions present the difference between virtue and vice.

Fine Arts July 1, 2026

Truth Depicted Through Proportions: Arthur Rackham’s Use of Geometry in His Illustrations

The iconic illustrator used symmetry and proportion to reveal the inner disposition and moral depth of characters.

Fine Arts June 29, 2026

The Simply Magnificent Illustrations of Beatrix Potter

Using just a pen and ink, the beloved children's book author and illustrator created clean lines that effectively ...

Fine Arts June 20, 2026

Air Castles: Bret Harte’s Short Story ‘A Lonely Ride’

On a nighttime stagecoach ride, a young man gets more than he bargains for from his daydreams.

Literature June 17, 2026

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Short Story ‘The Clockmaker’

In his short story "The Clockmaker," Robert Louis Stevenson presents a case in which amoeba contemplate their own existence ...

Literature June 15, 2026

Time to Say Goodbye: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘My Watch’

In his short story "My Watch," Mark Twain tells about his favorite watch and how it stopped working. ...

Literature June 2, 2026

A Divine Gift: Leo Tolstoy’s Short Story ‘God Sees the Truth, But Waits’

An innocent man's position on revenge is sorely tested after nearly three decades in the gulag.

Literature June 2, 2026

Bound by Fate and Love: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘The Touch of Fate’

In her short story "The Touch of Fate," L.M. Montgomery illustrates a situation in which life and love's ...

Literature May 25, 2026

Bursting From the Boxes: Lydia Maria Child’s Short Story ‘The Magician’s Show Box’

Wishing for and desiring an adventure is different from experiencing it. Yet, very frequently, it's easier to wish for ...

Literature May 21, 2026

Let Kindness Be the Reason: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘The Story of an Invitation’

It's difficult to understand how different people feel at different moments in time. Nevertheless, whether they feel sorrow ...

Literature May 12, 2026

Such a Silly Thing: O. Henry’s Short Story ‘The Marry Month of March’

The month of May is made for lovers, and not even the chillest breezes can prevent sparks from ...

Literature April 29, 2026

Spirited on by Friendship: Waldron Kintzing Post’s Short Story ‘Little Helping Hands’

Steve Hudson's joke-loving friends give him a big surprise, in 'Little Helping Hands.'

Literature April 19, 2026

An Ever-Fixed Mark: Eugene Field’s Short Story ‘The Mountain and the Sea’

True love is hard to find, but in his short story "The Mountain and the Sea," Eugene Field ...

Literature April 14, 2026

A Tension of Opposites: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘The Setness of Theodosia’

Stubborn pride pulls a couple apart—but love may bring them back together.

Literature April 7, 2026

Despite Knowing You’re Licked: Mary Woodbury Caswell’s Short Story ‘North of Fifty-Three’

A young woman’s defiance in Mary Woodbury Caswell’s “North of Fifty-Three” shows how courage can challenge injustice and ...

Literature March 31, 2026

An Inheritance: O. Henry’s Short Story ‘One Thousand Dollars’

One thousand dollars is a mighty sum (not too big, but still bigger) and one that should be ...

Literature March 23, 2026

To Love the Pilgrim Soul: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘The Penningtons’ Girl’

Can a young man's love for lowly hired help transcend societal superficialities?

Literature March 16, 2026

Magnify the Necessary: Lucretia P. Hale’s Short Story ‘The Peterkins’ Summer Journey’

As humans, we often gather an excess of things around us, fretfully thinking, "What if we need it, ...

Literature March 3, 2026

Not Wise Yet: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘How the Author Was Sold in Newark’

In his short story "How the Author was Sold in Newark," Mark Twain contemplates one of his lectures ...

Literature February 27, 2026

Learning With Laughter: Lucretia P. Hale’s Short Story ‘Why the Peterkins Had a Late Dinner’

Though ingenuity is in short supply among the Peterkins, their inventiveness, laughter, and cooperation skills surely aren't.

Literature February 21, 2026

Jest a Letter: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘The Jest That Failed’

A cruel college prank backfires, revealing an enduring message: Genuine goodness outshines pride and pretense.

Literature February 12, 2026