Hamlet’s Lent
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Hamlet’s Lent

The penitential imagery in Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ is a lens through which readers can experience Hamlet’s turmoil and tragic transformation.
The Struggle for Unity in the Soul
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The Struggle for Unity in the Soul

A Greek philosopher and a Russian author share similar insights into the nature of the soul.
A Creative, Masterful Retelling of the Roman Republic’s Final Years
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A Creative, Masterful Retelling of the Roman Republic’s Final Years

Both biography and historiography, Josiah Osgood’s ‘Lawless Republic’ presents the fall of Rome via the life of one of its greatest statesmen, Cicero.
3 Great Poems About Spring
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3 Great Poems About Spring

Three poems from diverse styles and time periods share excitement and wonder at the blooming flowers, budding trees, and warm breezes that hallmark spring.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, ‘Sonnet 14’
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning, ‘Sonnet 14’

Love is about so much more than specific characteristics or appealing features, as Elizabeth Barrett Browning relates in ‘Sonnet 14.’

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Hamlet’s Lent

Hamlet’s Lent

The penitential imagery in Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ is a lens through which readers can experience Hamlet’s turmoil and tragic transformation.
The Struggle for Unity in the Soul

The Struggle for Unity in the Soul

A Greek philosopher and a Russian author share similar insights into the nature of the soul.
The Brothers Grimm’s Fairy Tale, ‘The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was’

The Brothers Grimm’s Fairy Tale, ‘The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was’

When a silly young man has never experienced what it’s like to shiver in fear, the Princess takes it into her own hands to show him.
A Creative, Masterful Retelling of the Roman Republic’s Final Years

A Creative, Masterful Retelling of the Roman Republic’s Final Years

Both biography and historiography, Josiah Osgood’s ‘Lawless Republic’ presents the fall of Rome via the life of one of its greatest statesmen, Cicero.
Sarah Sundin’s Latest: ‘Midnight on the Scottish Shore’

Sarah Sundin’s Latest: ‘Midnight on the Scottish Shore’

Despite an awkward start, Sarah Sundin’s new romance novel is a smart WWII romantic tale that dives deep into character and history.
Ex Libris: Douglas MacArthur

Ex Libris: Douglas MacArthur

In this latest installment of our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the general whose whose reading influenced his strategy in wartime.
3 Great Poems About Spring

3 Great Poems About Spring

Three poems from diverse styles and time periods share excitement and wonder at the blooming flowers, budding trees, and warm breezes that hallmark spring.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, ‘Sonnet 14’

Elizabeth Barrett Browning, ‘Sonnet 14’

Love is about so much more than specific characteristics or appealing features, as Elizabeth Barrett Browning relates in ‘Sonnet 14.’