The Painter in his Studio, by Adriaen van Ostade, 1663 Dear friends and fellow travellers, Another autumn is upon us. Here in Toronto the trees are just beginning to blush crimson and yellow. The ravine paths are scattered with a thin layer of leaves and a faint smell of leafmeal is in the air. It … Continue reading Of Leaves…And Niggle
Author: Nicole K.
Nicole is a working-class scholar with Tolkienian tendencies. She blogs on RememberedLore.com where she shares her discoveries in stories and language. Photo credit to S. Koehn
Thor is Taking a Nap
Despite my best efforts, the final post in the four-part "Lady of Shalott" series is not written yet. It shall be published in September. Wordstapas is on Hiatus Wordstapas will not be running during 2024-2025 Don’t despair—this is a hiatus, not a termination. After running strong for three years straight, Wordstapas is taking a break. … Continue reading Thor is Taking a Nap
Who is the Lady of Shalott?
This article is part of a series on “The Lady of Shalott,” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. You can read the other articles by clicking on the links below. The Lady of Shalott, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Part I & II) The Lady of Shalott, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Part III & IV) ~*~ The Lady … Continue reading Who is the Lady of Shalott?
The Lady of Shalott, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Part III & IV)
During the next four months I will be studying “The Lady of Shalott,” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The first two posts will feature the complete poem alongside artwork and music. The final two posts will be summaries of my research on the background of the poem, its connection to Arthurian legend (also called the Matter of Britain), … Continue reading The Lady of Shalott, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Part III & IV)
The Lady of Shalott, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Part I & II)
During the next four months I will be studying “The Lady of Shalott,” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The first two posts will feature the complete poem alongside artwork and music. The final two posts will be summaries of my research on the background of the poem, its connection to Arthurian legend (also called the Matter … Continue reading The Lady of Shalott, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (Part I & II)
Reflections on Translating the New Testament
The following reflection was submitted to Tyndale University for Elementary New Testament Greek, Winter 2024. ~*~ Saint Jerome, by Caravaggio, c. 1605 As I have studied and translated New Testament Greek over the last eight months, I have realised that translation is hardly a straightforward process. There are moments of marvelous recognition and understanding, and … Continue reading Reflections on Translating the New Testament
The Story of Creation in Ovid’s Metamorphoses & Genesis
The following essay was submitted to Tyndale University for Introduction to Literature I, Fall 2023. ~*~ The Creation of the World, Wittenberg Luther Bible, 1534 Ovid’s Metamorphoses and the Bible present two accounts of the creation of the world. At first sight, these two accounts appear very similar. In both narratives a god brings the … Continue reading The Story of Creation in Ovid’s Metamorphoses & Genesis
Are Unrelatable Characters Boring?
Setanta (Cuchulain) slays the hound of Culain the smith, by Stephen Reid, 1904 The Wordstapas are reading Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The discussion on Friday evening began with the comment that Sir Gawain’s perfectly virtuous character was annoying and unrelatable. This raised the question, “Do characters have to be relatable in order to … Continue reading Are Unrelatable Characters Boring?
Wordstapas Winter Registration is OPEN
We are reading... Sir Gawain & the Green KnightPearlSir Orfeo Christmas Day brings the mysterious and terrifying Green Knight to King Arthur’s court at Camelot. His challenge is shocking: one of Arthur’s knights may cut off his head, but must be willing to have his own cut off a year later. Only young Sir Gawain … Continue reading Wordstapas Winter Registration is OPEN
House of Christmas, by G.K. Chesterton (Christmas 2023)
Flight into Egypt, by Henry Ossawa Tanner, 1923 House of Christmasby G.K. Chesterton There fared a mother driven forthOut of an inn to roam;In the place where she was homelessAll men are at home.The crazy stable close at hand,With shaking timber and shifting sand,Grew a stronger thing to abide and standThan the square stones of … Continue reading House of Christmas, by G.K. Chesterton (Christmas 2023)
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