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3 Surprising Facts About Charles Dickens

January 21, 2022 ~ Mariella Hunt ~ 4 Comments

We can't cover Dickens’ story with all its marvelous chapters in a blog post. Several biographies have been written about him, if you want to know more. However, in a blog post I can collect facts, adding color to the creator of Ebenezer Scrooge.

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5 Inspiring Facts About Beatrix Potter

September 16, 2021 ~ Mariella Hunt ~ 9 Comments

Peter Rabbit, the adorable bunny in the blue jacket, is a familiar character to us bookworms. You might have learned of his mishaps when Grandma read them to you; perhaps you got to know him better when reading to your children.

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The Tragic Life of L.M. Montgomery

September 4, 2021September 4, 2021 ~ Mariella Hunt ~ 6 Comments

L.M. Montgomery, writer of Anne of Green Gables, is a woman whose life was not what I had expected. Her life was marred by tragedy, yet she pressed on with her books.

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3 Myths About Autumn

August 31, 2021 ~ Mariella Hunt ~ 1 Comment

These myths about autumn will provide context as the foliage turns green.

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5 Amazing Facts About Louisa May Alcott

August 24, 2021 ~ Mariella Hunt ~ 9 Comments

Alcott was a unique woman for her time. A defender of women’s rights and fiercely independent, her life can inspire us as much as her book has done.

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5 Surprising Facts About Jane Austen

August 17, 2021 ~ Mariella Hunt ~ 4 Comments

Jane Austen’s life is shrouded in mystery. She was an unusual woman for her time, holding firm to her values. She believed in love matches; her stories are full of unlikely couples, yet she remained unmarried.

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5 Myths About Sea Monsters

August 16, 2021 ~ Mariella Hunt ~ 3 Comments

One of the most frightening mysteries our ancestors faced was the ocean. Whether they were fishing or embarking on voyages into the unknown, they had no guarantee of a safe return. The ocean was a moody mistress; they personified her by giving her faces.

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Mona Lisa’s Romantic Disappearance

August 15, 2021 ~ Mariella Hunt ~ 5 Comments

In August 1911, the Louvre Museum was stirred from its routine by horrific news. Usually displayed in the Salon de Carré, where she was visited by artists and suitors, Mona Lisa had vanished.

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Learning to Teach History: Interview with Phillip Campbell

August 9, 2021 ~ Mariella Hunt ~ Leave a comment

We idolize Vincent van Gogh for his story and his poignant art, make jokes about the ear incident. Do we know why he cut off his ear? Behind every great (and I mean great in the sense of huge, not always good, as in the case of van Gogh) story is a greater story.

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The Creators of CARMEN: Prosper MĂ©rimĂ©e and Georges Bizet

July 31, 2021 ~ Mariella Hunt ~ Leave a comment

Depressed by the evident failure of Carmen, Georges Bizet fell victim to depression. It became so stifling that that, when he died in 1875, people speculated that he had taken his own life after the failure of CARMEN.

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Mariella Hunt writes historical fiction and fantasy novels with a dash of magic (and plenty of Merpeople.) Her work is currently available on Kindle Vella, and soon will be published in eBook format.

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