Tag Archives: William Shakespeare

Literature in Time of War

Poetry has always been present in times of war but with mixed success at improving conditions.

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What Are Days For? Larkin’s Non Answer

In “Days,”Larkin urges us to make the most of each day.

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In Betraying Ukraine, Graham Is an Oswald

In betraying Ukraine, Sen. Lindsey Graham is showing a sycophancy to Trump that is similar to that of Oswald for Goneril.

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Lit’s Invention of “The Second Look”

One of the literary “inventions” featured in Fletcher’s “Wonderworks” is the second look, partly invented by Akutagawa in “Rashomon.”

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Trump’s Love Test Resembles Lear’s

Trump, like Lear, sets up love tests for followers. South Carolina Sen. Scott recently “passed” in the same way that Goneril and Regan pass.

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The Novel that Moved Me the Most in 2023

Through O’Farrell’s “Hamnet,” I found myself mourning my own son.

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McCarthy a Greek Hero? NOT!

Kevin McCarthy is no tragic hero. He does resemble a minor figure from “Julius Caesar,” however.

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Beowulf’s Lessons in How to Grieve

Hamlet, Beowulf, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight each show us powerful ways to grieve.

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Hamlet Taught Us a New Way to Grieve

In “Hamlet,” Shakespeare taught the world a powerful new way to grieve.

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