In which I explore why Robert Oppenheimer was drawn to 17th century metaphysical poetry.
Tag Archives: "Pulley"
Returning to the Misty Past
John Gatta’s “Spirits of Place” is helping me understand why I have chosen to retire in my home town. Wordsworth, Stowe, Homer, and Frost help out as well.
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Herbert & Bronte on Spiritual Restlessness
St. Augustine, George Herbert, and Charlotte Bronte all write about spiritual restlessness.
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