The cannons fired at the Light Brigade were eventually captured, sent to England, and melted down and made into Victoria Crosses, the UK equivalent to the Medal of Honor. Amongst the participants of the British side were Sargent Sharpnel and Lords Raglan and Cardigan, believe it or not.
I have copies of poetry written by my Grandmother and her sisters (1880’s – early 1920’s). Mostly written on small pieces of paper or margins in books. Not only interesting (and good) poetry, but beautiful penmanship. It was once extremely common – now very rare. We’ve lost something precious
blunebottle over 3 years ago
Same here. No culture taught in school these days. Just anti-culture.
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
The cannons fired at the Light Brigade were eventually captured, sent to England, and melted down and made into Victoria Crosses, the UK equivalent to the Medal of Honor. Amongst the participants of the British side were Sargent Sharpnel and Lords Raglan and Cardigan, believe it or not.
trainnut1956 over 3 years ago
She lets Teena read “Canterbury Tales”? Has she ever read “The Miller’s Tale”?
slbolfing over 3 years ago
I have copies of poetry written by my Grandmother and her sisters (1880’s – early 1920’s). Mostly written on small pieces of paper or margins in books. Not only interesting (and good) poetry, but beautiful penmanship. It was once extremely common – now very rare. We’ve lost something precious
DDrazen over 3 years ago
You want pointlessness? Ask Richard Cory.
wsedrel Premium Member over 3 years ago
Of course some of the Canterbury Tales (i. e. Miller’s Tale) are not appropriate for pre-teen kids (not that they wouldn’t be appreciated by same.)