The Art of Political Argument

Since the introduction of moveable type to Europe in 1450, political argument has been the common currency of public debate and democratic citizenship. Many of

Writing as a Professional Critic

Writing as a Professional Critic Soundbite culture seems to have found a holding pattern, so in 350-800 words, we should find a way to inject

Think Slow: Contemporary Reading

Think Slow: Contemporary Reading Complexity arises from the simplest of premises: the more we look, the more we see. It’s a premise that leads from

Short Moments of Transformation

Writing prompt: describe a moment when everything changed, all of a sudden and without much warning. Masters of the short story form have made it

A Southern Odyssey: Frazier’s Cold Mountain

A Southern Odyssey: Frazier’s Cold Mountain After reviewing key books from Emily Wilson’s translation of Homer’s The Odyssey, readers of Charles Frazier’s Cold Mountain will