Writing for the history-minded, intellectually curious reader + dispatches to the listeners of the Compendium Podcast.
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Q&A: Scythians, No World War 1? and Grant Biographies
On Instagram, I put out a Q&A box asking for questions, especially related to history, because I’m pretty bad at talking about Compendium, my long-form history podcast. So, in that spirit, let’s talk a little history!
If you want to check...
“Hills Like White Elephants,” Part 1
Let’s examine a story. In this post, we’ll read Ernest Hemingway’s 1927 story, Hills Like White Elephants. To my mind, it’s a masterclass in subtext, perhaps Hemingway’s best trait as a writer.
Read the story attached below. In this post,...
Writing is Anguish
I bite my nails when I write. They’re currently hacked to bits, sawed up, and jagged.
My wife tells me that people who bite their nails are nervous about something or are otherwise going through some kind of mental anguish. How do I expla...
These Are the Best Novels I’ve Ever Read
How does one answer the question: Could you recommend your favorite books? I’ve been asked that question a few times throughout my time on social media, and I’ll tell you, that’s one of the hardest questions.
There are so many, you see.
S...
Donald Barthelme's "The School"
A close reading of a fantastic short story writer
Let’s dissect a story. A previous post of mine about Cormac McCarthy’s writing had a bit of a moment. It was also fun. I love dissecting writing. I like rearranging prose in my head, stress...
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