Giotto and Michelangelo, Artists with Hands of Intellect
Based on Plato's theory of knowledge, this article examines the idea of "artists" who acknowledge the true nature of beauty.
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Kyra Nelson
- Sep 7
- 18 min
The Evolution of the Book in Italy 101: Universities and the Rise of Humanism
This article discusses the origins of universities, the rise of humanism, and its subsequent affects on book production and literature.
Alessandra Cipolloni
- Sep 3
- 10 min
Eugenio Montale and his Literary Landscapes
This article aims to show and comment the intricate connection between Eugenio Montale and his land of origin, Liguria
Gabriella Yanes
- Aug 27
- 20 min
Psychoanalysis 101: Literature of the Unconscious
This article explores the relationship between psychoanalysis and poetry: a path into the literature of the unconscious.
Callum Furnival
- Aug 25
- 9 min
The Epic: A Precursor to High Fantasy
This article discusses the connections between the epic and high fantasy by comparing the similarities and differences between them.
danielasandovalf
- Aug 19
- 25 min
Literary Theory 101: Power Structures and Cultural Studies in Literary Analysis
The article looks at Foucault's study of power and knowledge to portray how power relations are a key tenet for Cultural Studies.
Seán Downey
- Aug 15
- 8 min
Subjectivity On Screen - Orson Welles and the Art of Adaptation
A review of Orson Welles' 1939 script adapting Joseph Conrad's novella 'Heart of Darkness' for the cinema screen
Alessandra Cipolloni
- Aug 13
- 16 min
History of Italian Literature 101: Classical Era I - the Greek Origins of Comedy
This article aims to explore the value of comedies and laughter in Ancient Greece.
Callum Furnival
- Aug 13
- 10 min
The Controversies of Prehistoric Fiction
This article will explore the controversies behind the Prehistoric Fiction genre through speculative fiction and socio-political themes.
Elena Miceli
- Aug 2
- 12 min
Lorca on Motherhood: A Societal Ordinance, Not One’s Life Calling
This article analyzes maternity in the Lorquian world of 1930s Spain.
Alessandra Cipolloni
- Aug 1
- 9 min
Oedipus and the Concept of Blindness
This article aims to explore the theme of blindness in ancient Greek literature through the analysis of "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles.
Debora Ricci
- Jul 31
- 6 min
“That Pure and Charming Simplicity”: Castiglione’s Theory of Sprezzatura
This article explores Baldassare Castiglione's theory of sprezzatura and its infleunce from Renaissance to the modern world.
Seán Downey
- Jul 30
- 8 min
Sign of the Times - Norman Mailer and The New Journalism
This article explores the development of 'New Journalism' in nonfiction writing in the 1960s and 1970s, focusing on writer Norman Mailer.
danielasandovalf
- Jul 30
- 22 min
Literary Theory 101: Challenging Gender Dynamics in Literature
This essay introduces feminist literary criticism, an approach to Butler's gender theory and a case study of Chicano feminist literature
Joseph Norris
- Jul 17
- 10 min
Rawls' Role of Religion and Duties of Citizenship under Conditions of Modern Democracy
This essay explores John Rawls' ideas on religion, citizenship, and democracy in modern societies. It examines the role of reasonable plural
Debora Ricci
- Jul 16
- 5 min
When the Ideal World Meets the Real: An Analysis of Belleau’s La Bergerie
This article explores the role of art in the description of the real and the fictional world of La Bergerie by Rémy Belleau.
Alessandra Cipolloni
- Jul 10
- 14 min
History of Italian Literature 101: Unraveling the Grotesque in Comedy and Satire
This article aims to explore the roots of comedy and grotesque in western literature, with a specific focus on Italian literature.
danielasandovalf
- Jul 9
- 24 min
Literary Theory 101: Unveiling the Collective Subconscious in Myth Criticism
This article explores the relationship between Durand´s myth criticism and Jung´s Collective Unconscious and view on myth.
danielasandovalf
- Jul 3
- 12 min
Identity, Myth, and Power in América Chávez and Anzaldúa's Narratives
This article contrasts Gloria Anzaldúa´s works with America: The life and Times of America Chavez to compare their self-discovery journeys.
Joseph Norris
- Jul 3
- 8 min
The Paradox of Emotion: Exploring the Authenticity of Phenomena in Fiction
Explore the paradox of fiction and emotional complexities in this essay.
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