My class introduction for ENG.301.01. About me and my favorite author and favorite books.

1. Introduction
Maggie Verspoor
ENG.308.01
Professor Rigolino

2. Hello!
Hi! My name is Maggie Verspoor. I am a Visual Arts major at SUNY New Paltz.
I chose to study Visual Arts because I love transforming my ideas into art.
I am taking this course to further develop my critical thinking skills and
understanding of literature. This class also meets one of the requirements for my
major.
I also love nature and have a passion for running. This past fall I completed my
final season on the New Paltz Cross Country team.

3. Favorite Author
My favorite author is F. Scott Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald
was an American author who wrote many novels and
short stories, and has been highly regarded as a great
author of the 20th Century.
I admire the time period when most of Fitzgerald's
writings take place. (1920’s) I love the narrative of
The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald's language, way of
thinking and themes are quite beautiful to me. I am
excited to read and analyze some of Fitzgerald's’
short stories this winter in hopes of gaining a greater
understanding of his work.

4. Other Favorites
Some of my favorite books include The Great Gatsby (Fitzgerald), Tender is the
Night (Fitzgerald), Once A Runner (John L. Parker Jr.), and Catcher in the Rye
(J.D. Salinger). I also enjoy quotes written by author C.S. Lewis.
A similar theme that I enjoy in all of my favorite books is
strong imagery.