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Peckforton Castle, Anthony Salvin
Peckforton Castle is a medieval style country house built as a residence for a rich Cheshire land owner. During the Second World War, the castle was converted into a facility for handicapped kids. It is currently being used as a luxury hotel. -
The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
In a time when adultery was the ultimate sin, “The Scarlet Letter" tells a story of a woman named Hester Prynne, who is punished by being forced to wear a scarlet letter “A” as a way to shame and punish her for her adulterous ways. -
Pegwell Bay - A Recollection of October 5th 1858, William Dyce
This oil painting was created to capture the landscape at Pegwell Bay. It is considered Dyce’s most memorable work. -
Les Miserables, Victor Hugo
"Les Miserable" follows the life of Jean Valjean, who is an ex-convict on a quest for redemption. Over the centuries, this novel has been adapted multiple times into plays, movies and musicals. -
Garden at Saint Adresse, Claude Monet
Monet painted this piece while he was on the horizon, overlooking the garden at Saint-Adresse. The models in the painting are believed be some of his relatives. -
The Three Shades, Auguste Rodin
Rodin was a world-class sculptor who was considered the father of modern sculpture. “The Three Shades” depicts the three sides of a personality. While it is not among his most notable works, it certainly makes an impression on others. -
The Sower, Vincent Van Gogh
This painting is part of a series of wheat-themed paintings Van Gogh painted to honor his biblical teachings. The piece was inspired by similar paintings by Jean-Francois Millet. -
Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh painted starry night from his room in Saint-Remy-de-Provence. The painting depicts a pre-sunrise view from the window of his room. -
The Scream, by Edvard Munch
Munch created four variations of this painting. The creature in the picture is said to be inspired by a Peruvian mummy that he saw in the Exposition Universelle in Paris. This work was hailed as the epitome of modern art during its respective time. -
Woman Reading, Henri Matisse
In this painting, Matisse depicts a woman reading peacefully in a chair. This painting is currently displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris, France. -
Biltmore Estate, Richard Morris Hunt
This estate was built for George Vanderbilt in the late 1800s. In 1964, it was designated a Historic Landmark. The Biltmore currently popular tourist attraction in North Carolina, and is still owned by the Vanderbilt family. -
The Wonderful WIzard of Oz, L. Frank Baum
The "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" has been capturing the hearts of kids and adults alike for decades. This book is considered the first American fairy tale. -
The Thinker, Auguste Rodin
Rodin was a world-class sculptor who was considered the father of modern sculpture. He created many sculptures, but the “The Thinker” is considered his most notable work. -
Femme Assise, Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso was a master of the arts. He was considered a trailblazer who was responsible for significant advancements in plastic arts. This painting was one of many of his advanced artworks. -
The Persistence of Memory, by Salvador Dali
Dali was a fan of science, so he used the melting watch in this painting to symbolize the relativity of time and space. This painting is currently displayed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. -
Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck
"Of Mice and Men" tells the story of two migrant workers, Lennie and George, during the Great Depression. Lennie is mentally challenged, so George takes on the role of his protector. While the two men are working on a ranch, they face dangerous trials and tribulations at the hands of the boss’ son. Steinbeck, John. Of Mice and Men. Covici Friede, 1937. 187. Print. -
Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston
"Their Eyes Were Watching God" is the best know book by writer, Zora Neil Hurston. When it was first published in 1937, racism was rampant. The book was poorly recieved because the content promoted the uplifting of African-American women. Now the book is a highly regarded piece of literature for women of all races. Hurston, Zora Neale. Their Eyes Were Watching God. First ed. J.B. Lippencott, 1937. Print. -
Gone With the Wind, Story By Margaret Mitchell Wise, Produced by David Selznic
This historical romance story originally started as a novel, and then was adapted to film. The making of the film was plagued with trouble; however, all the struggles were worth it in the end. The movie went on to win 10 Academy Awards. -
The Hound of the Baskerville, Arthur Conan Doyle
This book is the third in a Sherlock Holmes series. It is a crime novel that centers on the legend of a supernatural hound. The "Hound of the Baskervilles" is one of Doyle’s most revered works.
