May 3, 2013

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From JK Rowling to Live Poetry Critique: The City Podcast 6

From JK Rowling to Live Poetry Critique: The City Podcast 6

Three interesting podcasts on literature and beauty (or the lack...

Apr 26, 2013

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In Medias Res: Why the Best Stories Start in the Middle

In Medias Res: Why the Best Stories Start in the Middle

The Roman poet, Horace (65-8 BC), coined the phrase “in medias res” in his...

Mar 21, 2013

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Poetry Recommendation: Sounding the Seasons by Malcolm Guite

Poetry Recommendation: Sounding the Seasons by Malcolm Guite

As readers of this blog and those who follow my academic work know, I believe...

Feb 22, 2013

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Thinking Your Life Away

Thinking Your Life Away

Two boys stand on the cusp of manhood. Each also stands at the edge of a body...

Jan 25, 2013

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Children’s Literature and Hope

Children’s Literature and Hope

My wife and I recently sat down with Shel Silverstein’s enchanting, odd,...

Jan 14, 2013

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On Being a Christian, an Apologist, a Poet, and a Teacher: Interview with The Well

In November 2012, while I was in Madison, WI speaking at a conference, I was...