What’s in a Book Review?
James O'Meara gives an interesting glimpse into what is possible in the realm of book reviews: I had almost reached the massive iron door, hidden behind a construction dumpster, that…
The Hidden Purpose of Hannibal Lecter
Originally published on Medium, Nov 2017. Doctor Hannibal Lecter is a cultured man, of world travel and fine taste. He has lived in Paris, in Florence, and in Buenos Aires.…
The Homeric Political Paradigm
It has often been argued that all of politics can be boiled down to Plato versus Aristotle. Plato takes a lofty, idealistic approach to politics. He sees potentialities and perfect…
Hamlet’s Water
Hamlet is a masterpiece of a play by any measure, but the depth of its genius eluded me until I began rereading it recently. A few of the opening passages…