No wise fish would go…
Inspired by fish (maybe 🤷), Lewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, an English writer, mathematician, and photographer who is best known for his beloved children’s novel “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Dodgson was an avid fisherman and often went on fishing trips with his friend and muse, Alice Liddell, who was the […]
When you fish for love…
Inspired by fish (maybe 🤷), Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, and entrepreneur who is best known for his novels “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Twain was a keen observer of human nature and often used his experiences growing up in the Mississippi River region as inspiration for his […]
Do not be like the cat who…
Inspired by fish (maybe 🤷), this unknown author spent countless hours at the aquarium, studying the creatures swimming around in their watery homes. Rumor has it that they even had a pet fish named Hemingway, who served as their literary muse. It just goes to show, you never know where inspiration will strike – or […]
There is certainly something in angling…
Inspired by fish (maybe 🤷), Washington Irving was an American author, essayist, and historian who is best known for his short stories “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” He was a pioneer in American literature and is considered one of the first writers to achieve international fame. Legend has it that Irving […]
Many go fishing all their lives…
Inspired by fish (maybe 🤷), Henry David Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist known for his book Walden, which advocated for simple living and self-reliance. He was also a staunch advocate for civil disobedience and individualism. Additionally, he was known to be inspired by the natural world, particularly fish, which he observed and […]
The man who goes fishing…
Inspired by fish (maybe 🤷), Mary Astor was an American actress who appeared in more than 100 films during her career, including the classic film noir “The Maltese Falcon.” Astor was known for her versatility and range as an actress, and she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1941 for her role […]