Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was the greatest writer of the Victorian era and one of history’s most influential English authors. Prolific in his output, Dickens penned such enduring works as Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, Little Dorrit, Hard Times, Bleak House, The Pickwick Papers, and more.
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I recently posted a list of "11 Novels Every Christian Should Read", taking a page from two of my favorite sites - George Grant's Eleventary (hence, 11 novels) and FilmFisher (which inspired the undefended nature of my list). Now, understanding that we will all run out of time before we will run out of books to read, allow me to add more book suggestions.
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Here are a few of the noteworthy classical education stories circling the web this week:
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Thanksgiving Day joins together friends and family to feast, laugh, and reflect upon the innumerable blessings of God upon each of us; some of the most important ones gathered around the table. And, while Thanksgiving has sadly morphed into “Turkey Day” for many – a day to eat too much, watch football games they don’t care much about, and plan Black Friday shopping – the act of giving thanks is important.
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Here are a few of the noteworthy classical education stories circling the web this week:
The Effect of the Liberal Arts in Hong Kong
Dr. Gene Veith of Patrick Henry College gives us a glimpse into the power of a liberal arts curriculum. “Today, the still-Communist Chinese are blaming the liberal arts curriculum in the schools of Hong Kong for the pro-freedom movement currently roiling that city, with the protests generally led by liberal arts students.”
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Frank Boyden served as headmaster of Deerfield Academy for sixty-six years. Arriving at the school in 1902, Boyden began his labors with fourteen students and a group of trustees that were less than inspired. Shortly after arriving in town to begin his work, Boyden met one particular trustee who offered this encouraging assessment: “It’s a tossup whether the academy needs a new headmaster or an undertaker.”
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Here are a few of the noteworthy classical education stories circling the web this week:
Out of the Classroom: Parents Explore Home-schooling
This USA Today article highlights the tremendous growth of homeschooling in the United States by telling the stories of several diverse homeschool families.
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Film Fisher, my favorite site for movie reviews, runs a regular segment called “Undefended” in which they list the “best” of a category without defense or explanation. Simple and direct, it serves as a great debate-starter. Another site I frequent is hosted by Dr. George Grant –Eleventary. On it, he lists, not ten or twelve, but eleven of something – Chesterton quotes, must-eat-at restaurants in London, favorite books by dead authors, whatever.
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What should you do when you find a book hard to finish? Novelist Nick Hornby argues that you should just put it down. According to a recent Telegraph article, Hornby said that no one, including children, should read a book they do not want to read.
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The Cardinal Newman Society recently reported an encouraging trend among Catholic schools:
“Nationwide, classical schools, both diocesan and independent, are springing up and eliciting interest from other schools and groups. Efforts to revitalize classical Catholic education have garnered interest from parents, teachers, and many others who want to copy the model, according to the National Catholic Register.”
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