Of Mice and Men
A couple of weeks ago, as class was letting out for the holidays, I put a call out to my friends on Facebook asking for book suggestions. In the spirit of my love and commitment to free speech, I...
View ArticleCourtly Love: A Response
The following is a fictional response to a fictional letter based on a dialogue written by Andreas Capellanus circa 1175: Dear Lord and Lady, Thank you for considering my feedback on your situation;...
View ArticleThe Revenge and Death of Malory’s Gawain
Gawain, as portrayed at the end of his life by Malory, is an interesting character who’s mood makes some significant changes rather quickly. After Lancelot causes the death of some of his family,...
View ArticleArthurian Legends Revisited: The Grail King: A Spiritual Quest in a Material...
What is it that makes one worthy of being the Grail king? In Wolfram von Eschenbach’s medieval tale, Parzival, Gawain is a caring knight, always looking to avoid conflicts when possible, and living up...
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