2016 Reading List
“The reading of some literary work is often…an experience so momentous that only experiences of love, religion, or bereavement can …
“The reading of some literary work is often…an experience so momentous that only experiences of love, religion, or bereavement can …
In a recent post, I reiterated the classic trope that those who wish to lead should also be those willing …
Harry S. Truman is quoted as saying, “Not all readers are leaders, but every leader must be a reader.” C.S. …
“The unexamined life is not worth living” “The reading of some literary work is often…an experience so momentous that only …
For almost fifteen years, I’ve taught Joseph Campbell’s idea of the Hero’s Journey to students through such epic tales as The …
Every year, I keep a list of the books I read throughout the year so that, when I look back, …
Scholars have long suggested that the most appealing character in John Milton’s epic, Paradise Lost, is not God, or The …
Since there are a good number of you who have just recently joined the conversation, I thought it might be …
I have longed believed that the story of mankind is found in the opening lines of the Old English epic …
I had the honor of delivering a message to graduating seniors on their way to some of the most prestigious …