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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The Epic of Gilgamesh

Translator: Benjamin R. Foster Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Among the lessor known epics of our world is a piece called the Epic of Gilgamesh or simply Gilgamesh. It is also considered the oldest epic ever found, although the Atrahasis and Enuma Elis are next up. Despite its age and origin, this epic still provides new insights today. The …

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