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The War That Killed Achilles

Sing, goddess, the anger of Peleus’ son Achilleus and its devastation. Re-reading The Iliad has been fairly eye-opening.  Back in high school I actually sympathized with Paris and Helen.  This time around, it’s Achilles I’m feeling for.  His reluctance to … Continue reading

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THE READING LIST

If I had all the money in the world, I would happily transform my home into a library and study all day long.  Since I don’t have all the money in the world, here’s the next best thing: St. John’s … Continue reading

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