Tag Archives: Leo Tolstoy

Ripening Reading

Posted on October 18, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

When cartoonist and author Roz Chast was asked to name five books she’d never part with or would take with her on a desert island, here’s her response: Anna Karenina Tender is the Night and The Great Gatsby The Magic … Continue reading →

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Planting Seeds

Posted on April 10, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Spring is the time for plans and projects.” Leo Tolstoy “It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the spring, who reaps a harvest in the autumn.” B. C. Forbes Robins in the grass. Buds on the trees. … Continue reading →

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Chekhov’s Checklist

Posted on December 18, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Chekhov is an incomparable artist, an artist of life.” Leo Tolstoy Leo makes a bold claim here — and an enviable one as well: That Chekhov is loved and admired universally — a writer with timeless appeal. What a goal … Continue reading →

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