Good day, readers. Today is March 24th, the 83rd day of the year 2024, with 283 days remaining.
“March opens the gates to spring, each day stitching new patterns into the quilt of the season.”
Natasha Trethewey
Today in Literary History:
On this day in 1905, Jules Verne, a pioneer of the science fiction genre, passed away. Known for his visionary tales such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days, Verne’s imaginative narratives prefigured many technological advances and continue to inspire wonder and exploration.
Notable Birthdays:
Harry Houdini (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926), born Erik Weisz, was not only a famed magician and escape artist but also a prolific writer. He authored several books on magic, as well as a historical study on witchcraft, showing that his interests and talents extended far beyond the performance stage.
Today’s Readings:
From Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino:
“Cities, like dreams, are made of desires and fears, even if the thread of their discourse is secret, their rules are absurd, their perspectives deceitful, and everything conceals something else.”
Literary Fact of the Day:
On this day in 1834, William Morris was born. Morris was not only influential in the Arts and Crafts Movement but also made significant contributions to literature with his fantasy works and translations, blending his artistic visions with his literary creations.
Reflection:
As March unfolds into the full bloom of spring, let us take inspiration from the visionary worlds of Jules Verne and the aesthetic and literary creations of William Morris. Their works remind us that the boundaries of creativity are limited only by our imaginations.
Poem of the Day:
“Spring Dawn” by Meng Haoran:
Spring sleep not wake dawn
Everywhere hear cry bird night come wind rain sound
Flower fall know how much.
Advice for Writers:
Draw inspiration from the transformative energy of spring and the innovative spirits of figures like Verne and Morris. Consider how the boundaries of your own creative endeavors might be expanded or reimagined. Let the season’s change reflect in your writing, with fresh ideas and perspectives blossoming forth.
May your day be filled with creative insights and the joy of new beginnings. Until tomorrow, may your narrative journey be as rich and explorative as the tales of the great visionaries.