Born in Ireland in 1882, James Joyce is regarded as one of the most influential and important writers of the 20th century. His novel Ulysses (1922) is a landmark in which the episodes of Homer’s Odyssey are paralleled in a variety of literary styles, particularly stream of consciousness and his other well-known works include AContinue reading “James Joyce: Modernist Master.”
Monthly Archives: January 2023
John le Carré: Sophisticated Spy Novelist
John le Carré, born in October of 1931 as David John Moore Cornwell, was a British intelligence officer and and novelist during the latter half of the 20th century. After serving in British intelligence during the 1950s and 60s, le Carré‘s fame as a novelist in post-war Britain was established with his third novel, TheContinue reading “John le Carré: Sophisticated Spy Novelist”
In the News: Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach Showcases MLK Jr. Artifacts to Students From Acton Academy
The following article was published on January 17. 2023 in South Florida Business & Wealth. January 17, 2023 by SFBW Staff Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach Showcases MLK Jr. Artifacts to Students From Acton Academy The elementary students viewed and learned about historic MLK Jr. signed memorabilia To help celebrate the legacy of Martin LutherContinue reading “In the News: Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach Showcases MLK Jr. Artifacts to Students From Acton Academy”
In the News: Elementary school students learn about Martin Luther King Jr. at Raptis Rare Books
The following article was published on January 18, 2023 in the Palm Beach Daily News: Andrew J. Davis Palm Beach Daily News Elementary school students from Acton Academy visited Raptis Rare Books on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to view several historic artifacts associated with the civil rights leader. Among the items the studentsContinue reading “In the News: Elementary school students learn about Martin Luther King Jr. at Raptis Rare Books”