Monthly Archives: July 2021

Assorted Links, 7/25/21

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Tommy Collison

I enjoyed this piece on time in Frankenstein. David Perell has published his mammoth essay on the liberal arts. It’s excellent. It’s an active kind of leisure where you engage in meaningful conversation, contemplate enduring questions, and nurture the soul with … Continue reading →

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What’s Overlooked in Frankenstein

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Tommy Collison

I first read Frankenstein as a college freshman, and I was excited to read it again for the discussion series I’m hosting with David McDougall. The novel has permeated pop culture such that the themes (hubris, scientific advancement gone awry, those funny … Continue reading →

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Why They’ll Read Dante in Space

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Tommy Collison

(Previous thoughts on Dante here and here.) “Dante and Shakespeare divide the modern world between them; there is no third.” —T.S. Eliot. “At one point midway on our path in life, I came around and found myself now searching through … Continue reading →

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Assorted Links, 7/18/21

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Tommy Collison

Excited to be back after the summer break! It’s getting closer to the Fall semester at St. John’s, and I’m enjoying rereading Frankenstein. Let’s catch up with the world of great books, and I’ll share more of what I’ve been thinking … Continue reading →

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