Tuesday, May 22, 2012

The Highway Man

This dramatic poem written in 1906 by Alfred Noyes, has a rhythm that will capture the feelings and attention of both the reader and those to whom it is read.

The HighWay Man



BIO Alfred Noyes

Monday, May 21, 2012

The Fourth Wise Man/The Other Wise Man




This beloved story is well-known during the Christmas Season. It is the story of service, compassion and coming to know the true meaning of Christmas and coming to know the Savior of mankind. The Fourth Wise Man

Born November 10, 1852, in Ger­man­town, Penn­syl­van­ia.Henry Jackson van Dyke attended Princeton University and then went on to become an ordained minister. His reverence for the spiritual can be found in his classic story--The Other Wiseman. Further information on Mr. vanDyke can be found at Van Dyke Bio

The Emperor's New Clothes


At first glance, the whimsical children's story "The Emperor's New Cloths is just a fun story. But like much of classical, well-written literature, there are layers of meaning. Peel one layer back and there is something hidden underneath or in the next layer.
The Emperor's New Clothes

Born in 1807, Hans Christen Andersen is of Danish lineage. During his life-time of 70 years, Andersen wrote over 150 short stories. A further biography can be found at Andersen Bio along with a complete list of his published works.