10 Things You Might Not Know About John Steinbeck — Simply Charly1. The actual family name of the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author (1902–1968) was “Grossteinbeck,” which his paternal grandfather…Jan 10, 2021Jan 10, 2021
In Search of Steinbeck: William Souder Takes a “New Look” at the “CoBy Carl RollysonJan 8, 2021Jan 8, 2021
Herman Melville: A Half-Known Life — Simply CharlyHerman Melville: A Half-Known Life, Vol. 1 & Vol. 2Dec 28, 2020Dec 28, 2020
Immortal Beloved: Beethoven’s Music is Still Bringing Joy — SimplyIt is said that before composing, Ludwig van Beethoven(1770–1827) had a habit of dipping his head in cold water. We can’t be sure whether…Dec 16, 2020Dec 16, 2020
In Memoriam Scott Donaldson, biographer, critic, and scholar of AmericanThe Paris Husband, published by Simply Charly in 2018, explores one of the key events in Ernest Hemingway’s life-his first marriage to…Dec 15, 2020Dec 15, 2020
Noam Chomsky’s Simple Truths — Simply CharlyAmerican intellectual Noam Chomsky is 92 years old today. Sometimes during his long life, he has said things that are remarkably obvious…Dec 7, 2020Dec 7, 2020
Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath — Simply CharlyBy Carl RollysonNov 27, 2020Nov 27, 2020
His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life — Simply CharlyHis Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A LifeNov 14, 2020Nov 14, 2020
