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Echoes of Exodus: Reading Scripture as Music
As attentive visitors and Rochester natives alike know quite well, ours is a city steeped in excellent music. The Eastman School of Music, an institution which plays a central role in strengthening this vibrant local tradition, routinely hosts world-class musicians.I was the recent beneficiary of one of these concerts; an installment of the Fernando Laures Piano Series at Kilbourn Hall …
The Poet in Motion: A Call to Be Up and Doing
On March 29th, 1855, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow recorded the beginnings of a poem in his diary: “A day of pain; cowering over the fire. At night, as I lie in bed, a poem comes into my mind, – a memory of Portland, – my native town, the city by the sea.”The following day bore the fruits of his meditation: “Wrote the …
Forefront Podcast 7: Interview with Dr. Benjamin Myers
In this special podcast episode, Forefront contributor Cody Schweickert interviews Dr. Benjamin Myers. Dr. Myers is a professor of literature and English at Oklahoma Baptist University and former Poet Laureate of Oklahoma. Topics include physical books vs digital books, the heresy of gnosticism and the value of particularity, and Dr. Myers’ upcoming book of poetry, Black Sunday: The Dust Bowl Sonnets. Listen …
In Defense of Revisiting Art
Why would anyone read the same book more than once? I’m Josh Gastin, I’ve read The Lord of the Rings 14 times, and I’m here to answer that question. First off, I will readily admit that 14 is far too many times to read a book and I can’t exactly recommend that anyone else go as far as that. I …
Make it Better: Comparing, Consuming and Revising
I’m writing this on May 29th, which marks exactly one month since Forefront 2017. If you weren’t able to make it, Forefront 2017 was the festival and conference where we combined workshops and learning with some of the most amazing art and performances I have ever experienced. I walked away feeling more full and inspired than I could have hoped …
Caught Between Happy and Sad: The Anatomy of a Bittersweet Ending
The best stories share a unique characteristic. It’s not a specific type of plot or a certain set of characters; what sets these excellent stories apart is their mastery of the bittersweet ending. This applies to more than just monuments of classical literature. Les Miserables and War and Peace leave the reader drifting in emotional limbo for days afterwards, but …
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