I’m trying to learn Latin and not for the first time. 7 years ago, I bought a Latin textbook at a used-book store, took it home, and imagined knowing how to read and speak this ancient tongue. At the same time, I took a class on English’s reception of Latin literature, listening to lectures from… Continue reading Not for the first time
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Poetry is Delicious
When I hear someone say that they don’t like poetry, whether it’s my freshman students sitting down for my lesson on haiku and the writing process or my sexagenarian neighbor walking her dog down the sidewalk, I am stunned. This isn’t because this is a response I am not expecting, but because I can feel… Continue reading Poetry is Delicious
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