Literature Goes to the Movies — The Imaginative Conservative (Reblog)

When works of literature go to the movies, it’s usually an unpleasant sight. There are noble exceptions, however, which are worthy of praise. The film adaptions of two literary classics come to mind. 962 more words

Literature Goes to the Movies — The Imaginative Conservative

John Florio — Uncontrolled Historian (Reblog)

For me & for a very long time, John Florio has been a major keystone in many areas of my research. I’ve always wanted Dame Frances Yates’ book about him but it keeps creeping put of my price range. I have several of Frances Yates books on this era. Her work on Giordano Bruno still […]

John Florio — Uncontrolled Historian

‘Maps Of Our Spectacular Bodies’ by Maddie Mortimer – Book Review

Lost in Translation? — The Imaginative Conservative (Reblog)

Good translations are crucial since they make accessible what would otherwise require years of study. The problem, of course, lies in what is lost in the process turning one language into another. 878 more words

Lost in Translation? — The Imaginative Conservative

‘Ariadne’ by Jennifer Saint, Book Review