Review: Galahad and the Grail

Malcolm Guite and Stephen Crotts have created true art with this book. Yes indeed, the book itself is a piece of art. The cover, the crafting, the text, the illustrations--altogether these make up what is Galahad and the Grail. Honestly, even the paper itself was a joy to touch. But the story, the poem, is enchanting. You will be swept away while you read, and so will your listeners. Do not rush it when you read -- and yes, let your voice convey it. Savor every stave, treasure every tale within the tale. Take joy in what the poet has given to you. Yes, dear reader: take up the tale.

Poetry: Homer – The Odyssey

"...he wept as he held the wife he loved, the soul of loyalty, in his arms at last."

Poetry: Beowulf

“Do you want me to read it?” Before me sat half a dozen middle schoolers, watching with that wide-eyed curiosity and amazement that I know will be hidden in only a few short years. They watched and giggled and nodded their heads, some of them even cheering me on. They had already heard me read …

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Thoughts on The Iliad

This story is gritty, engaging, and awe-inspiring. It is a lesson full of warnings. It is history in action. And for all this, it should still be among the great works that we all read and learn from.