The Fury, the Glory, and the Void: Why Achilles, the Greatest of Heroes, Was Not Happy
Achilles, despite his glory and strength, was not a happy man. An essay on virtue, heroism, and the empty pursuit of modern man.
Tag Literary Reviews
Reviews and reflections on classic and contemporary literary works. Analyses of themes, characters, and values that dialogue with faith and the human experience.
Jean Valjean in Les Misérables: The Man Who Carried the Weight of the World
Among the many characters created by literature, few names carry as much weight and meaning as Jean Valjean, the protagonist of Victor Hugo’s novel Les Misérables.
The Brothers Karamazov and Man’s Struggle Against the World
To understand the transformative impact of The Brothers Karamazov, it is essential to know who its protagonists are, as each of them represents a dimension of the human soul in conflict: the sensual and impulsive, the rational and sceptical, the spiritual and compassionate.