If there's one thing Geoffrey Chaucer wanted us to know from The Canterbury Tales, it's that the 14th century was rife with characters who were just as colourful, complex, and questionable as the ones we know today. Among the motley crew of pilgrims, none stand out quite like the Wife of Bath, a woman who … Continue reading Marriage, Mischief, and Medieval Mayhem: The Wit and Wisdom of the Wife of Bath
Month: August 2024
Jude the Obscure: Woe, Woe and more Woe
Anything to do with Hardy and I simply can't resist. This post was born of some hastily scribbled notes for an unappreciative, fledgling. but short-lived book club many years ago. After a spit and polish, the result is as follows. Enjoy. Thomas Hardy’s Jude the Obscure is a novel that takes you on a journey through the … Continue reading Jude the Obscure: Woe, Woe and more Woe
The Spectacle of Mr. Polly: A Tragicomedy of the Mildly Absurd – and then some.
Yesterday, I found myself deeply overwhelmed, though I kept it hidden as best I could as I accompanied my dear dad to the hospital for his first round of chemotherapy. He turns ninety this Sunday, a milestone I cherish even as we navigate this difficult journey. Having helped him care for his late partner, and … Continue reading The Spectacle of Mr. Polly: A Tragicomedy of the Mildly Absurd – and then some.
An Unlikely Odd Couple: Aesop’s The Charcoal-Burner & The Fuller
Since it’s been about four days since our last dive into one of Aesop’s fables, I decided it was high time for another. I simply can’t resist! These whimsical yet deeply meaningful tales never fail to captivate me, and I’m determined to explore every single one. They’re wonderfully convenient, too, as I can write, refine, … Continue reading An Unlikely Odd Couple: Aesop’s The Charcoal-Burner & The Fuller
Moonlit Melodrama with Monks: The Italian
Most of what you'll read below was penned during a rather protracted hospital stay in the early 2000s. With nothing but time and an overabundance of iodine baths on my hands, I voraciously devoured Radcliffe's novel and then furiously scribbled this critique. It was, admittedly, a bit rough around the edges in its original form, … Continue reading Moonlit Melodrama with Monks: The Italian
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