Kathryn Bigelow: Feminist pioneer or tough guy in drag? - Film Salon - Salon.com

Kathryn Bigelow: Feminist pioneer or tough guy in drag? - Film Salon - Salon.com

Barbara Kingsolver and Lorrie Moore Among PEN/Faulkner Prize Finalists - ArtsBeat Blog - NYTimes.com

You won't be surprised that A Gate at the Stairs is nominated for the prestigious PEN/Faulkner Award.

Barbara Kingsolver and Lorrie Moore Among PEN/Faulkner Prize Finalists - ArtsBeat Blog - NYTimes.com

Quick Hit: (Women) Writers

Quick Hit: (Women) Writers

Read the above link for Claire Messud's explanation of why we sometimes need to focus on women writers.

If you've read the entire post, do you agree with Messud? Why or why not?

Comment on ending of Gate at Stairs

What does Tassie do after she puts down the phone? What makes you think she does this?

Bolero

Tassie says she hears the Wednesday night discussions coming on like Ravel's Bolero.

Comment on Gate at Stairs by Fri. noon

Any interesting thoughts that come up while you're reading? What do you want to discuss in class?