Because I am currently much too tired to post anything of significant value or length, I feel time might be best spent if I touch on a few pieces of literature I finished earlier today. The first is a remarkable little book: "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk and E.B. White. I own the newly released illustrated edition, which is crammed with Maira Kalman's elegant and often humorous little paintings. The book is essential for all aspiring writers and is a complete pleasure to read.
The second is a chapter out of Steven Johnson's popular "Ghost Map." The chapter is titled "The Night-Soil Men." It portrays the life of scavengers working in the putrid underbelly of Victorian England. Though an insightful read, the subject matter is not one I would normally choose to spend time with.
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