Posts tagged ‘book’
Great Tolstoy Quote
November 20, 2009
I discovered a great quote by Leo Tolstoy this week. As most readers will probably know, I am passionate about myth and fascinated by the fact that human beings have (seemingly) always told stories. One question that often arises in discussions about the meaning of a story is this: why didn’t the author write a [...] Read More...
Alvin Maker Series
September 2, 2009
Finished Seventh Son http://r2h.me/j2ody (Book 1 in Orson Scott Card's Alvin Maker series) -- Might be one of the best books I've ever read. Read More...
Interlibrary Loan
September 15, 2008
I have recently discovered an amazing free resource that I have been neglecting for years: the library. I used the library at the University of Oklahoma when I attended there years ago, but after graduation I assumed that I would no longer be able to access university libraries and that a public library would not [...] Read More...
Atlantic Monthly: June 2008
June 11, 2008
There were a couple of articles in the June 2008 issue of Atlantic Monthly that I thought worth sharing: one on asteroids, two on the internet and the presidential race, and one claiming that college should not be everyone. Read More...
Invisible Bookshelves
May 3, 2008
We are now mostly finished with some remodeling and redecorating that have kept us busy for the month of April. We took on some big projects, but one of the things I like most is rather small: invisible bookshelves. Read More...
Atlantic Monthly: March 2008
April 25, 2008
I have been reading Atlantic Monthly for over a year now, and each issue usually has a couple of articles that interest me. They started publishing the articles online this year, which has made it easier for me to share them with others. Read More...
Phantastes by George MacDonald
March 24, 2008
Geogre MacDonald's Phantastes contains a first-person account of a journey through Fairy Land. MacDonald explores various aspects of writing and reading fantasy throughout the book. Read More...
Epic of Gilgamesh
February 16, 2008
The epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest surviving piece of written literature, explores issues applicable to us today. Stephen Mitchell’s translation captures the literary value of this epic, and his introduction provides excellent analysis. Read More...
A Short History of Myth
February 1, 2008
In A Short History of Myth, Karen Armstrong analyzes the role of mythology throughout six different historical periods. This book provides an excellent introduction to the study of mythology, especially its psychological and sociological aspects. Read More...
Greek Philosophy Study
January 17, 2008
I enjoyed re-reading the Presocratics and Plato. My first reading of the Skeptics and the Neoplatonists was truly fascinating. Read More...
To Read Or Not To Read (N.E.A.)
November 29, 2007
Reading: A report released this month by the N.E.A. shows that Americans spend less time reading and that reading comprehension skills are eroding. Read More...
Lewis’ The Four Loves
October 25, 2007
Four Loves: I co-taught a series of classes on C.S. Lewis' The Four Loves last month. Preparing was a lot of work, but I really enjoyed the experience. Read More...
Paradise Lost Study
August 19, 2007
Paradise Lost Study: I have been studying this work by John Milton for a few months now, and it has provided much insight into epic poetry. Read More...
Magician’s Nephew
May 12, 2007
I finished C.S. Lewis' Magician's Nephew (volume 6 of his Chronicles of Narnia) this week. Reading this at the same time as Paradise Lost was enlightening. Read More...