Fiction can have incredible power over audiences. I recall once feeling such wretched suspense over a book that I forced myself to take a break. … Read More ›
Category: Art
I had no idea what to expect from Wonder Woman. I’ve never read superhero comics in sequence, and I’ve never read DC comic books at … Read More ›
“Catholicism is not a solo, but a symphony,” according to Japanese novelist Shusako Endo. His 1966 novel Silence focuses on the danger of one man’s … Read More ›
These days, upright and virtuous heroes don’t get much love. In most ensemble casts, antiheroes or even sympathetic villains overshadow the goody two-shoes. That came … Read More ›
I just read the Harry Potter books for the first time. Yes, yes, here in 2017. As a result, I feel entitled to spoil everything … Read More ›
We call magic “prestidigitation,” or “quick fingers,” because magicians must use skillful sleight of hand to pull off their tricks successfully. A pair of socks … Read More ›
If a friend has ever annoyed you by insisting that a favorite band’s music is much better live, you might feel the same about reading poetry … Read More ›
I have never been the type to try and grab the spotlight; We were at a revel with some rebels on a hot night. This … Read More ›
Exactly one year from today marks the two-hundredth anniversary of Jane Austen’s death. Expect to see commemorations, biographies, and news articles in recognition of the … Read More ›