Monthly Archives: November 2012

Riveted by Competing Campaign Narratives

By Robin Bates | Published: November 3, 2012

Political campaigns have come to be seen as competing narratives, providing those who understand fiction with special insight.

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Pinning Down Protean Politicians

By Robin Bates | Published: November 2, 2012

In his evasiveness and malleability, Romney resembles the Greek sea god Proteus.

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Beowulf for Four More Years

By Robin Bates | Published: November 1, 2012

Obama’s journey over the past four years has been Beowulf’s journey, both in its high points and in its low.

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