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The Age of Innocence on Trial

February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 / Great Books Guy / Leave a comment

The title of Edith Wharton's most famous and Pulitzer Prize winning novel is most likely derived from a famous painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds. The painting was created sometime between 1785-1788 (see below). Sir Reynolds did not actually title the painting, as the name was given to the work after his death. The painting was … Continue reading The Age of Innocence on Trial

The Origins of the Pulitzer Prize

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 / Great Books Guy / 1 Comment

The Pulitzer Prize was established through a provision in Mr. Joseph Pulitzer's estate. Through his will, he left $250,000 to Columbia University for the award, and a total of $2,000,000 to establish a journalism school in his name. Who was Joseph Pulitzer? He was born Pulitzer Josef (as was common for a name in Hungary) … Continue reading The Origins of the Pulitzer Prize

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