Paul Prezzia
Author
Paul Prezzia received his M.A. in History from the University of Notre Dame in 2012. He now serves as business manager, athletics coach, and Latin teacher at Gregory the Great Academy, and lives in Elmhurst Township, Penn., with his wife and children.
LATEST
Of Plantains and People
Spanish missionary and writer José de Acosta presented an objective view of native cultures despite an Old World perspective.
‘Interlopers’: A Story of Hope Beneath the Surface of Despair
H.H. Munro, better known by the pen name “Saki,” wrote a story that invites two very different interpretations.
The Little Way of the Best Rugby Nation
New Zealand’s David-and-Goliath strategy translates to lessons for us all.
‘David Copperfield’: A Book About Memory, Writing, and Fatherhood
The novel traces how a boy learns from examples, good and bad, what is needed to become a good father.
The Vandalism of Rome: The Empire Is Dead, Long Live the Empire
Rome’s sacking spelled the end for the long-lasting empire. But its language, culture, and values live on, in some fashion, 2,000 years later.
‘Bartleby the Scrivener’ and Ingratitude
The essence of a progression toward deeper ingratitude is Bartleby’s characteristic words: “I prefer not to.”
Resolutions: Roman Style
Lessons can be learned from the Roman military in how to keep resolutions.
The Gift of Work
In his ‘Georgics,’ the ancient Roman poem by Virgil shows that although humankind’s work can be backbreaking, it’s also a divine gift.
The Price of Truth Is Worth It
This is the moving story of the foundress of the Catholic teaching order the Sisters of St. Anne: Marie Anne Blondin.
The Just Man and the Scoundrel Fight for Freedom
In a decisive battle for the Athenians against the Persians, two Greeks played a major role.
