Reviews of Football and Philosophy

The book Football and Philosophy: Going Deep (University Press of Kentucky), edited by Mike Austin, is now garnering reviews. Here’s a very favorable review from the Lexington Herald-Leader—“Tackling big ideas,” by Chris Collins.

Beyond the Sounds of Poetry

In a separate post, I’ve recommended Robert Pinsky’s little book The Sounds of Poetry. So maybe you’ve jumped in and grabbed your own copy of the book to get yourself educated in the values of poetry. What comes after Pinsky’s guide? Here are a few suggestions that vaguely parallel my own path toward greater understanding and appreciation of the riches of poetry.

Don’t Like Poetry? Start Here

How often have you read a poem and thought, “I don’t get it”? I can relate. How about this one: “I don’t get it; but I wish I could”? That was me, too. And it kept me away from poetry. Then I discovered Robert Pinsky’s little book The Sounds of Poetry: A Brief Guide. Pinsky helped me get it, and made me a believer in poetry.

There are several reasons why I wanted a deeper appreciation of the poetry I didn’t understand.