7 Best Collections of Poetry of the 21st Century In desperate times many people turn to poetry as if to the only effective cure. They look for the answers, seek the solace and hope. In general, poetry has always taken a special place in…

5 Most Romantic Novels by Realists Realists appeared and began to gain immense popularity in literature in the middle of the 19th century. Realism replaced romanticism when writers became disillusioned with idealistic values ​​and began to pay more attention to an…

That Silly Goose: Kurt Godel’s “Poetry” In Wittgenstein’s Ladder, Marjorie Perloff makes the case that poets take Ludwig Wittgenstein’s ideas very seriously. But not just poets, plenty of fiction writers (e.g., Thomas Bernhard, David Markson, and David Foster Wallace) and artists as…

College Reading Lists: “What We Have Loved, Others Will Love” First year reading lists, college reading lists, tend to stir up controversy. The so-called Great Books have been challenged, tossed out, revised, and revisited in one form or another. Many colleges and universities have attempted…

The 10 Best Books for College Composition I’ve taught various levels of composition for over twenty years and finding a “perfect fit” composition textbook seems to be as difficult as finding an earthly soulmate. Often we don’t know what texts to choose…