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The Last Days of Pompeii

Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1834

This tale of romance, conflict, and murder takes place in the shadow of an awakening Mount Vesuvius.

Read some thoughts about it here.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Meet the Author: Michael Hawley

Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 PM

Town of Tonawanda Public Library-Kenmore Branch, Kenmore, NY

This expert on Jack the Ripper will have a conversation on his latest research about connections to crimes in the USA.

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Notes on an Exhibition

The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum

Buffalo, NY

This museum, a unique gem in Buffalo’s cultural crown, gives the automobile the proper space for a visitor to appreciate this special artform.

Read about the museum here.

ART 101

Click here to understand the elements of art and how artists use them. Start reading art like a pro here.

ARCHIVES

Click here for past essays about works of art and literature spanning various styles, eras, and genres.

Lady Bison Recommends…

This three-disk set gives an in-depth look into eight works of Western art that “exploded onto an unsuspecting world.” Historian Simon Schama’s interesting and passionate storytelling reveals how and why great art is made.