Bronte/Wuthering Heights/Thomas Jefferson Education

One of the classic novels of all time can be found at Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights was not well received when it was first published; Ms. Bronte published it under a pen name. Other than her book of poetry, "Wuthering Heights" was the only work that Ms. Bronte ever published. It wasn't until after her death that her sister published it under the real name of the author.

There were three Bronte sisters, Anne, Charlotte and Emily, each with literary talents. The first published work of the sisters was a combined book of poetry ("Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell") to which each contributed under a pen name. Each eventually published works of their own. The book of poetry may possibly be found at Poems

Boethius, The Consolation of Philosophy

The following link will take you to Boethius, author of The Consolation of Philosophy. This is one of the suggested titles for a college level liberal arts library. I hope it is helpful!

Boethius, Consolation

The Lord's Prayer

John Adams, 2nd President and signer of the Declaration of Independence warned: "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."

In the spirit of freedom and morality, I found this majestic rendition of "The Lord's Prayer" by Andrea Bocelli. I hope that you enjoy this beautiful hymn.

The Lord's Prayer

Miitt Romney Speech

On September 17, 2010, Governor Mitt Romney spoke to the 2010 Values Voter Summit. The following link takes you to his address. While his subject was grave, his humor was quick and sharp. See if you don't find something to chuckle at during his remarks!Mitt Romney

Shakespeare/ No Fear-Hamlet

There is a running debate between students and teachers about the benefits of studying Shakespeare. It is beneficial to study earlier periods and become familiar with their culture but the language can be daunting. I was so excited to find a resolution to this debate. It is at No Fear Shakespeare. Through this site, you can study the original and the modern translation of most of Shakespeare's work. I found it by accident looking for an online version of Hamlet so that I could prepare to go to the theater the other night. I was so excited! See if you aren't, too!

Benson, Ezra Taft "The Proper Role of Government"

Several years ago while I was in college, I took a Political Science class. It was a beginning government class. Our professor made a statement that has impressed my mind deeply. He commented that once a program is in place, very seldom do political folks step back to see how it is working for if they did, they would often find themselves out of a job because in so many cases the program wasn't working.In The Proper Role of Government former Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson talks about how men seldom step back to review their choices except in the light of what is currently politically popular. I hope that you enjoy this thought provoking essay, especially in light of our current political climate and the up-coming elections.

Bastiat, Frederic

The focus and emphasis of my blog is finding resources and making them available to those who are seeking literature of an earlier, conservative era. My findings are especially targeted to home schooling families who are seeking resources sometimes found in a school library.

In furtherance of that aim, I have found the following link regarding Frederic Bastiat. Mr. Bastiat is a well known French nationalist, economist and author, who developed an interest in the law. His biography can be found at the following link:
Fredric Bastiat

Many of his works, including "The Law" and "What is Seen and Not Seen" can be found at the following link: Works of Bastiat The table of contents listing all of his books can be viewed in the main body of the link. Individual books have buttons on the left that can be clicked on to take you directly to that book.

I recommend Mr. Bastiat as he shows the relationship between the proper role of government, the economy and the free enterprise system. I hope they are helpful to you in your study of those and related subjects.

Good reading!

Rand, Ayn

Published in 1957, Ayn Rand's work "Atlas Shrugged" is a masterful story of society and man's place in it and his responsibility to society. There is a foundation dedicated to Ms Rand's philosophy that can be found at the following site. This is especially interesting to those who are looking for financial aid to further their education. Ms. Rand awards over $80,000 every year to graduating seniors, undergrads and graduate students. The details can be found on her site but the basic requirement is a written essay on one of the prompts regarding any of her novels. For those of you looking for some financial help, this might be a great way to go. Needless to say, in the process, it might open and bend your mind.

Enjoy!
Ayn Rand

Austen, Jane /Pride and Prejudice

Once again we have been blessed with the ease of a key stroke. The following link will take you to a website that is completely devoted to Jane Austen. You can discover the history of the period, the clothing, and several of Miss Austen's works are entirely on line. Please enjoy them and let me know what you think.

Happy reading!

Jane Austen