It isn't criticism that irritates--we're all adults here, right?--but what does is criticism that misinterprets and, in the process, misleads potential readers. When poet and translator Andrew Frisardi was on the receiving-end of such treatment for his translation of Vita Nova (Northwestern University Press) in the pages of the Times Literary Supplement, he did what … Continue reading Call of the Siren exclusive: Andrew Frisardi’s response
Tag: Florence
‘I’m still looking for the answers’: An interview with Ross King
Why Italy? Why Leonardo? Why Michelangelo? Yes, these are simple questions, but they're the best ones to present to novelist and historical biographer Ross King, whose latest book is "Leonardo and 'The Last Supper' " (Walker & Company). I borrowed a page (and some inspiration) from another book blog, The Arched Doorway -- and a … Continue reading ‘I’m still looking for the answers’: An interview with Ross King
The ‘D’ in ‘Dan Brown’ stands for ‘Dante’
In "The Lost Symbol," the most recent of Dan Brown's thrillers featuring symbologist Robert Langdon, there's a moment when Langdon compares the murky, distant secrets of Europe with those of colonial America. This nation may not be too old in comparison to the world across the pond, but there's a rich tradition of secrecy in … Continue reading The ‘D’ in ‘Dan Brown’ stands for ‘Dante’
Nick Owchar 
You must be logged in to post a comment.