Genre is a surprisingly slippery term, but it’s actually a pretty complicated idea. Gain a better a understanding of not only how genre works but also how it can open up our understanding of utopian and dystopian literature. […]
What are “The Great Books”? Professor Rufus J. Fears took up this question in “Life Lessons from The Great Books” and came up with this list. How many have you read? Are there any books you would add? See the whole list on The Great Courses Daily! […]
C. S. Lewis is one of the greatest writers and thinkers of the twentieth century. In the midst of a post-Christian age, Lewis dared to advocate a genial return to orthodox Christian doctrine. Here, we take a brief view of the legacy of C. S. Lewis. […]
The reign of Augustus has often been called the Golden Age of Rome. This was the age of many great cultural achievements including the writing of Roman poetry by the master poets Virgil and Ovid. […]
Professor David Schmid examines Film Noir in a new light, suggesting that we need to accentuate the ways in which noir can critique the dominant discourses of nationhood, especially the premium such discourses place on belonging, hierarchy, and the status quo. […]
Theseus—a hero who is especially associated with Athens—shows up in a great deal of classic Greek literature. Why is this? […]
Unlike many heroes who are associated with only one city, Hercules was a pan-Hellenic hero, claimed by all of Greece. […]
Historian Edward Gibbon’s life’s mission was to chronicle the centuries-long collapse of the Roman Empire. The result of this grand endeavor became one of the […]
Whether it’s the current political climate or just a resurgence in popularity, dark novels such as “1984,” “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and “Parable of the Sower” are flying off the shelves. What’s next for dystopian writing? […]
Examine the parallels surrounding the intersection of Utopian and dystopian works of literature and our cultural moment in time. […]
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