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In honor of Elizabeth I on her coronation day
As anyone who has met me can attest, I have a slight thing for the Tudors! On this day in 1559 Elizabeth Tudor was crowned Queen of England and to celebrate I thought I would share some of the wonderful poetry written during (or just after) her reign! The Passionate Shepherd to His Love (Marlowe) Come…
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Christmas 2012: DVDs
Don’t worry, this is the penultimate gift guide for Christmas 2012. I wanted to share a few gifts that aren’t books or makeup so here are a few DVDs I’d love to see in my stocking! 1. Audrey Hepburn Collection (Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Roman Holiday, Sabrina): Hello, my name is Alexandra and I’m addicted Audrey. Though I probably…
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What I Read: August 1-12
Sorry for the radio silence around here lately! I’ve been moving into my new place in North Carolina and reading like crazy so expect more posts soon. Here’s what I’ve read this week: Ten Things You Should Know About the Economy Before You Vote in November (Forbes): I am such a political news junkie right…
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A poem for your weekday
A few weeks ago I went to an amazing lecture on campus by Fatemeh Keshavarz. During her talk about “Why I Wrote Jasmine and Stars: Reading More than Lolita in Tehran” she highlighted the work of several Iranian women poets whose legacy is neglected in Nafisi’s narrative. Though I am still unsure as to where I stand on the issue…
The Library of Alexandra 