Tag: writing
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Ars Poetica and the Humanity of Art
To write is to participate in one of the most human things to do; to create literature is to bestow a human gift to the world. As a true believer in that idea, I am thrilled when I come across works dedicated to the study and craft of literature. How could we, as a species,…
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Beloved: The Moral Paradox of Motherhood During Slavery
American history is not shy of moral complexities—particularly surrounding slavery and its legacy. Unfortunately, It’s often overlooked as if slavery was resolved with the Civil War and no longer an issue to consider. This is a problem I find too common especially when pertaining to a neglected group with a unique experience living in the…