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War and Peace – an encore review
Literature

War and Peace – an encore review

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 …

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Easter Resurrects Drama in Year 1000
History / Literature / Religion

Easter Resurrects Drama in Year 1000

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 …

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Happy Birthday, Catullus!
History / Literature

Happy Birthday, Catullus!

No one knows the exact date of Gaius Valerius Catullus’s birth, but as the weather is glum today and as the pandemic grows longer and deadlier, and as we need a break, I’ve decided to celebrate Catullu’s birthday right now. Catullus, a Roman who lived around two thousand and seventy …

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