Medellín once made headlines for its civil wars, rampant poverty, and unmitigated violence. Now it’s an exemplar of Smart Cities, … More
Category: Essays
Tasso’s Female Protagonists in Jerusalem Delivered
The central characters in Torquato Tasso’s Renaissance epic, Jerusalem Delivered (1581), are unique individuals with distinct stories, struggles, sacrifices, and … More
An Epic Under the Radar: Tasso’s Adventurous, Youthful, Love-Infused Rinaldo
Torquato Tasso, if his name rings any bells at all, is best known for his epic poem Jerusalem Delivered. Its … More
Healing Through Hopkins — The Powers of Poetry
On a late December morning, I began the first of many trips out to my car. A gorgeous sun was … More
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