Monthly Archives: March 2024

Book Review: The Glamour Of Grammar

Posted on March 2, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Glamour Of Grammar: A Guide To The Magic And Mystery Of Practical English, by Roy Peter Clark It would have been so easy for this book to be a great one. The author considers himself to be America’s writing … Continue reading →

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On The Offensive And Defensive Modes Of Cynicism

Posted on March 1, 2024 by nathanalbright

If we should find ourselves, when faced with the open evils and corruption of our present world, deeply cynical about humanity and its tendency to use virtue and sentiment merely as a cloak to hide self-interest and the desire to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Empires Of Ancient Persia

Posted on March 1, 2024 by nathanalbright

Empires Of Ancient Persia (Great Empires Of The Past), by Michael Burgan Whether or not this is the author’s intention, this book is basically a juvenile version of the excellent work Shadows In The Desert, a book which this one … Continue reading →

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