Category Archives: literary theory

Discussions of the different lenses though which we view a text.

Of Star Wars and the Eiffel Tower

Posted on 07/22/2012 by Andrew Reynolds

The last couple of weeks have been very busy for me. Trying to keep pace with three grandsons isn’t easy – where do they get that much energy? My work has been extra busy and stressful and just the normal … Continue reading →

Posted in General, literary theory, woodworking | Tagged Eiffel Tower, Paris, picture of the eiffel tower, reader response, Star Wars, travel, vacation | 3 Comments

Writing Difficulties – My Ill-Formed Brain

Posted on 05/20/2012 by Andrew Reynolds

There is so much on my mind lately: writing, shop projects, work, my wife, prostate cancer, and 17th century poets. The problem now is to decide which to write about. Since this is my writing night I’ll limit this to … Continue reading →

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Latest Addition

Posted on 04/29/2012 by Andrew Reynolds

I’ve always wanted to be a writer. I’ve written for most of my life, learning and perfecting what little skill and insight I have. This blog is part of my most recent effort to sharpen my writing and be an … Continue reading →

Posted in General, literary theory, Prostate Cancer | Tagged literature, Poetry, Prostate Cancer, Sterling A. Brown, writing | 2 Comments

From the Second Age

Posted on 05/02/2011 by Andrew Reynolds

Within the walls of the House of the Silver Door[1] lives an artist[2] and a dreamer[3]. Within the mind of the dreamer lives an ancient creative people, who fought against the forces of the legalists. The legalists waged a bitter … Continue reading →

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