Comparative literature is inherently multicultural and dynamic; the comparative approach embraces world literature and culture in all periods of history. The comparative literature and culture major ...

The holiday season is a magical time meant for being with loved ones and finding ways to get out of the house for winter. Beyond winter sports, it can be difficult to fight the urge to stay cozy at ...

Some of the West’s most memorable artworks depict heaven and hell. Consider juxtapositions of those regions by Giotto, Michelangelo or Hieronymus Bosch. I find especially unshakable Gislebertus’s Last ...

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