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Northrop Frye on the Romance

Following my online mentor John J. Reilly, I often refer to Northrop Frye’s Anatomy of Criticism when I write about stories. It is useful to have another point of reference for talking about the modes and structure of stories than Joseph Campbell, whose Hero’s Journey is the only
Benjamin Espen Jan 2, 2023

Pit Fiend

Benjamin Espen Jan 2, 2023

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Benjamin Espen Jan 1, 2023

Linkfest 2022-12-31: Auld Lang Syne

With the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, it seemed appropriate to re-visit John J. Reilly’s review of Richard McBrien’s Lives of the Popes. John's essay isn't really a review of McBrien's book, it is more along the lines of an attempt
Benjamin Espen Dec 31, 2022

Blasters and Blades Podcast

Things have been a little slow here at With Both Hands as I enjoy a Christmastide vacation, but here is my guest appearance on the Blasters and Blades podcast along with Jody Lynn Nye, Michael Gallagher and Steve Diamond. We had a great time talking about books and book reviews,
Benjamin Espen Dec 27, 2022

Dark Souls

Benjamin Espen Dec 27, 2022

My circus?

Thanks to CW
Benjamin Espen Dec 26, 2022

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