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Glück on the “Lethal, Unstable” Future

By Robin Bates | Published: October 18, 2023

In “Empty Glass,” Glück does a deep dive into the many ways we strive to control an uncertain future.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 17, 2023

Rightwing intellectuals are now advocating “Red Caesarism.” Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” provides some insights.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 16, 2023

Euripides helped philosopher Nussbaum handle the death of her daughter. This is one of literature’s great gifts.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 15, 2023

Louise Gluck, who died last week, has a fascinating poem about Persephone that explores difficult issues of teen sex.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 14, 2023

Poetry can reach women in prison and those who are homeless and suffering from addiction.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 12, 2023

A post on Friday 13 and black cats, with thoughts on Poe and a Rilke cat poem.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 11, 2023

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) recently wore a scarlet letter to work. We explore why.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 10, 2023

The Finn episode in Beowulf applies only to well to the Hamas terror attack on Israel–and to the probable Israeli response.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 9, 2023

Hamas’s attack on Israel brings to mind Grendel’s Mother, who is the archetype of perpetual blood feuds.