Gwendolyn Brooks’s poem “truth” dramatizes the conflict between disturbing hope and familiar darkness. Think of it as an Advent poem.
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When the Light Knocks on the Door
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Truth in ’24, a Pearl of Great Price
Biden called for truth telling in a recent speech, reminding me of Cowper’s “The Task.”
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“What Is Truth?” He Asked of Truth Itself
Cowper’s exploration of Truth takes Pilate’s question as its jumping off point.
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The Only Lasting Treasure, Truth
William Cowper’s meditations on Truth in “The Task” dramatize Jesus’s words on the subject.
