Hi Holly! We chatted a while back on Notes. I’m a first-year English/Language Arts teacher preparing to teach Brit Lit to juniors and seniors. My first few texts are coming together quite nicely, but I’m really struggling with Beowulf! Mostly because it is so foreign, so other, historically. I think much of this struggles goes back to it being part of an oral tradition and thus reading differently than other early English texts. Would you consider sending me background information etc. which might help chip away some of these barriers for me and my students? A brief write up would be sufficient, but I think they would think it’s pretty cool to chat with a real live Brit (we’re in Southern Ohio, lol). A video would work fine too! Let me know your thoughts!
Ah I'm so sorry! I have been wracking my brains trying to remember who it was that I'd agreed to send some info to because I couldn't for the life of me work it out. I can certainly get a write up together, but will have a quick think about whether I am able to squeeze in something like a video or Q&A. Again - so sorry!
@Holly A Brown’s Echoes of Hearth and Hall is a must read. Even if you are not a history lover, her writings capture the essence of motherhood and being a woman better than any I have ever read. She also perfectly blends historical figures into a way that make them relatable to us, which I think is the most importantly part of history. We must remember that no matter what time period someone of from, we are all just people. Holly paints such a relatable and vivid picture of people in the past, and I just wanted to keep reading. Very, very well done. I loved every second and would encourage anyone to pick this up and dive in!
Just upgraded and am so excited to support a fellow writer (and of course to read it)! ☺️ Historical fiction is one of my favourite ways to enjoy a quiet moment.
Hi Holly! We chatted a while back on Notes. I’m a first-year English/Language Arts teacher preparing to teach Brit Lit to juniors and seniors. My first few texts are coming together quite nicely, but I’m really struggling with Beowulf! Mostly because it is so foreign, so other, historically. I think much of this struggles goes back to it being part of an oral tradition and thus reading differently than other early English texts. Would you consider sending me background information etc. which might help chip away some of these barriers for me and my students? A brief write up would be sufficient, but I think they would think it’s pretty cool to chat with a real live Brit (we’re in Southern Ohio, lol). A video would work fine too! Let me know your thoughts!
Ah I'm so sorry! I have been wracking my brains trying to remember who it was that I'd agreed to send some info to because I couldn't for the life of me work it out. I can certainly get a write up together, but will have a quick think about whether I am able to squeeze in something like a video or Q&A. Again - so sorry!
You can shoot me an email at your convenience. [ christianna dot scott at rccacademy dot org ]
No problem at all! I should’ve/could’ve reached out again but didn’t want to bother you! I’ll be happy with whatever you have to offer!
@Holly A Brown’s Echoes of Hearth and Hall is a must read. Even if you are not a history lover, her writings capture the essence of motherhood and being a woman better than any I have ever read. She also perfectly blends historical figures into a way that make them relatable to us, which I think is the most importantly part of history. We must remember that no matter what time period someone of from, we are all just people. Holly paints such a relatable and vivid picture of people in the past, and I just wanted to keep reading. Very, very well done. I loved every second and would encourage anyone to pick this up and dive in!
Just upgraded and am so excited to support a fellow writer (and of course to read it)! ☺️ Historical fiction is one of my favourite ways to enjoy a quiet moment.