Epic, sweeping & meticulously researched saga An epic, sweeping, and meticulously researched saga recounting the tumultuous 20th-century history of the Caribbean islands. Alex invests a tremendous amount of effort in crafting this historical account for her readers, and it undeniably shines through. I also appreciate her ability to humanize the historical figures rather than reducing…
Category: Musings
Dante’s Inferno, Canto 1: Poetry as a path to redemption and retribution
Canto 1 of Dante’s Inferno lays the foundation for the entire narrative. It defines the pilgrim’s dark situation at the start of the journey, the various futile paths attempted so far, and the start of the eventual course he will embark upon. The pilgrims’ journey gains credibility via the sequences laid out in this Canto…