Yes, I’m really truly urging you to read 1,200 pages, because War and Peace is absolutely one of the greatest works of fiction ever, and yes, I’m strongly recommending you read the new translation by Pevear and Volokhonsky, because this couple are simply terrific at their job. Tolstoy wrote War …
Scripture tells of the resurrection of Jesus on the third day after his crucifixion, the day we call Easter. The image above portrays a Medieval Feast, such as might happen on an Easter long, long ago. The image below is of the Quem Quaeritis manuscript showing the lines sung during …
Valentine’s Day comes in the middle of February but a few snowflakes, or even a blizzard, never stopped lovers from finding a way to get to where they wanted to get to. I have no idea who the anonymous couple is, though I’m sure he’s handsome and she’s beautiful, and …
