March 6, 2012, Filed Under: Authors, Books + ManuscriptsThere really is “Something About Arthur”: A peek into Charlotte Brontë’s childhood The daughters of Patrick Brontë built a literary empire. Combined, the three women published seven novels and two books of poetry. In 1847 alone, Charlotte published Jane Eyre, Emily published Wuthering Heights, and Anne published Agnes Grey. For the Brontës, literature was a way of life that started young. Charlotte’s… read more
March 5, 2012, Filed Under: Books + Manuscripts, Exhibitions + Events, Research + TeachingRobert Alter shares insight about the King James Bible In conjunction with the current exhibition The King James Bible: Its History and Influence, Robert Alter speaks this Thursday about “The Question of Eloquence in the King James Version.” The event, which is co-sponsored by the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies, takes place in Jessen Auditorium. Alter is a professor… read more
February 29, 2012, Filed Under: Books + Manuscripts, PhotographySpecial offer celebrates recognition of "The Gernsheim Collection" Just last week, The Gernsheim Collection, co-published by the Harry Ransom Center and the University of Texas Press, received an Alfred H. Barr Jr. Award, which honors a distinguished catalog in the history of art published during the past year. To celebrate this recognition, the Ransom Center is offering editor-signed… read more
