Allegorizing Homer

by Peter J. Leithart

In allegorizing ancient myths, medievals were following ancient pagan models. Continue Reading »

30 Apr 2015

Battle of the Soul

by Peter J. Leithart

Prudentius's moral allegory. Continue Reading »

27 Apr 2015

Invention of Allegory

by Peter J. Leithart

Allegory, psychology, and the twilight of the gods. Continue Reading »

27 Apr 2015

True Detective, True Man

by Peter J. Leithart

I’m always behind the trends, so I probably don’t have to worry. But if you are among the dozen or so people who haven’t yet seen HBO’s atmospheric True Detective, spoilers follow.The climactic struggle with the serial murderer takes place in a cavernous, horrifying . . . . Continue Reading »

15 Apr 2014