Literature

The Many Faces of "The Lady of Shalott"

Alfred, Lord Tennyson's enigmatic poem inspired many Pre-Raphaelite adaptations.

May 27 •

Don't Eat the Fruit at the Goblin Market!

Christina Rossetti's "Goblin Market" (1862) and the dangers of forbidden fruit.

May 16 •

Rossetti's Women of Myth

Examining the influence of mythology on the works of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and why he turned away from the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.

May 12 •

Love on the Eve of St. Agnes

The Pre-Raphaelite William Holman Hunt brings to life John Keats's story of forbidden romance.

May 2 •

Art, Myth, and Literature: The Pre-Raphaelites

In this series, we'll explore the movement that stands at the intersection of art and fantasy.

Apr 18 •

Annwn, Otherworlds, and Kingdoms Under the Earth

In the late Middle Ages, the fairy emerges as a distinct, folkloric figure.

Mar 9 •

A Midsummer Nightmare?

William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" includes one of the most famous literary depictions of fairies. How do Oberon and Titania compare to…

Feb 19 •

Who Was the Real St. Valentine?

And how did medieval ideas regarding courtly love inform the way we celebrate Valentine's Day?

Feb 12 •

Arthur Rackham: Illustrating Dreams

When I close my eyes and think of fairytales, it's Arthur Rackham's world that I envision. On one of the leading figures of the British Golden Age of…

Jan 23 •

Crossroads Roundup: (Potential) Face of Cleopatra, St. Nick's Tomb, and Good News for Books

The latest news in art, archaeology, culture, and more.

Dec 12, 2024 •

The Endurance of "The Nutcracker"

How Tchaikovsky's holiday classic went from being panned by critics to becoming the world's most popular ballet.

Dec 10, 2024 •

The Many Lives of Arthur Conan Doyle

What to do when your medical practice doesn't have enough patients? You could sail the world, campaign on behalf of psychics, run for a seat in…

Nov 14, 2024 •

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