Seeing WWI Poetry Anew
What happens when large numbers of literate soldiers are “plunged into inhumane conditions?” (1) World War I was the first […]
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The Odyssey of a Sentence: Nine Ways Homer Changes in Translation
New English translations of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey appear with notable regularity. For the general reader, it’s natural to ask: are they really all that different? And more importantly, do those differences matter?
The answer is: yes—and no.
From Motif to Masterpiece: Themes & Variations
The Theme & Variations form is one of the simplest in music: a given melody, idea or theme is put through a series of melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, tempo and other changes, revealing different aspects and traits of the original.
A Dilemma a Day Keeps Nihilism Away!
Toronto Pursuits’ “Nixing Nihilism: A Survey of Contemporary Philosophy” will serve up a “moral dilemma of the day” for seminar participants to consider.
In Cold Blood and the Potential of Nonfiction
Truman Capote declared that his choice of material in choosing to write a true account of “an actual murder case was altogether literary.” He wanted to create a “serious new art form: the nonfiction novel.”
Where Words Unfreeze: The Terra Incognito of Rabelais
It is this world of words we will bring to life in the Toronto Pursuits 2025 seminar Seriously Funny: The Fantastical Worlds of François Rabelais.
Five Québec City Places I Love
Québec City is a place unlike any other in North America. Its cobblestone streets, and centuries-old architecture give it a
A Triumph of Gothic Art in Sicily
World-class art, no crowds One of the best things about travelling in Sicily in November is that you have many
Holiday Reading Recommendations from Classical Pursuits
Like many of you, I find December a bit too much sometimes. But now the pace is finally starting to
Civility, manners, and hospitality in the Odyssey
[Editor’s note: Alexandra Hudson is passionate about the way ideas and storytelling change people’s lives. She is the author of
