Daily Archives for: January 29th, 2018

Life, Freedom & Dragons: Quotes by Ursula K. Le Guin

By | On January 29, 2018 | Updated March 29, 2026 | Comments (0)

Best known for her literary works in genres of science fiction and fantasy, Ursula K. Le Guin (1929 – 2018) was described as “fiery” and with having “immense energy” by those who knew her. A passion for life, love, freedom, and mythology shines through in this collection of quotes by Ursula Le Guin.

Her mastery of the genres of the fantastic is said to have been influenced by her lifelong love of mythology, which in turn inspired her master’s degree in romance literature of the middle ages and Renaissance.

She instilled cultural exploration as a vital part of her work, with her characters vibrantly bursting from the page as scientists, anthropologists, diplomats and travelers. 

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Classical Principles for Modern Design by Thomas Jayne

By | On January 29, 2018 | Updated September 16, 2022 | Comments (0)

Classical Principles for Modern Design: Lessons from Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman’s The Decoration of Houses by Thomas Jayne (The Monacelli Press, 2018) shines a new light on the influence of Edith Wharton’s first published book.

To the reading public, it may be a surprise that the Pulitzer Prize-winning author co-wrote one of the most influential books on interior design. Before Edith Wharton gingerly stepped into the realm of fiction, she collaborated with architect Ogden Codman, Jr. on The Decoration of Houses. Read More→

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