The Beguiled 🔔 💫
Whether you are diving into Thomas Cullinan's 1966 novel, the pulpy 1971 Clint Eastwood classic, or Sofia Coppola’s atmospheric 2017 remake, The Beguiled is a masterclass in Southern Gothic tension. It centers on a group of women in a secluded Virginia boarding school during the Civil War who take in an injured Union deserter, leading to a volatile cocktail of lust, jealousy, and deception.
The narrative is less about the war itself and more about the "war" within the household once a male presence disrupts their sheltered world. The Beguiled
This is a great message for me to hear, for all of us to hear who are “doing art” and sometimes wonder if it will ever be good enough to share. There is the idea of doing art just for oneself, to use it as a therapeutic process, which is beneficial for sure, but your perspective gives me another motivation to actually share my work with someone(s). As always, Thank you for your wisdom and encouragement.
I just ordered your new book for myself. Merry Christmas to me!
Maybe I’m late to the party- but have you ever thought about or actually ever made autographed bookplates that we can purchase for our books? I would love to have your signature inside my copy. 😊
I loved this message. I have greatly enjoyed your essays and this one went straight to my heart. Thank you.