The individual in this painting appears utterly wretched, a little like myself, however, I'm not feeling wretched because I've committed fratricide, thankfully - our subject here though, has. So, for your edification, read on... Julius Paulsen’s painting, Cain, is an unsettling, morose portrayal of one of the most infamous characters in biblical lore. It is … Continue reading Cain: A Descent into Darkness
Category: Faith
The Spider and the Fly by Mary Howitt
Not exactly leading the canon of poetry but this cute little ditty has a profound message, a message I personally should have heeded a few times over the course of my adult life; but sadly didn't. I'm not and never have been a vain person, however, when we meet those insidious flatterers in life, it … Continue reading The Spider and the Fly by Mary Howitt
The Fiscal Feudalism in Balzac’s Eugénie Grandet
We all need money, yes? Some more than others, and there's no shortage of greedy people who hoard wealth like a squirrel hoards nuts. Well, I read this novel a few years ago and I thought it was time to read it again and scratch out my thoughts - when I can wriggle out from … Continue reading The Fiscal Feudalism in Balzac’s Eugénie Grandet
Bowls Out
A gruesome title for a blog post, yes, but it deserves it, as you're about to see. From childhood, I harboured a fascination with the Betrayer, Judas Iscariot, who was already known by Jesus to be the one who would betray Him. An article in the Independent in 2016, that pitiable rag, argued that we … Continue reading Bowls Out
C. S. Lewis – The Screwtape Letters
C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters is a satirical masterpiece that offers a profound yet humorous exploration of human nature, morality, and the subtle workings of temptation. Through the correspondence between Screwtape, a senior demon, and his nephew Wormwood, an inexperienced tempter, Lewis crafts a narrative that is as enlightening as it is entertaining. Let's delve … Continue reading C. S. Lewis – The Screwtape Letters
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