Sword Dance 14: A Paradise Within Thee
As the Archangel Michael expels Adam and Even from Eden, he consoles Adam with the thought that he no longer needs to …
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Sword Dance 3: The Olive Grove of Academe
The relationship between a scholar’s subject matter and his or her personal life interests me. Some of my colleagues in grad …
Sword Dance 2: A Double Share of Wisdom
The chapter titles in Sword Dance are taken from the poetry of John Milton. I hope he’s not spinning in …
Sword Dance 1: Sweet is the Breath of Morn
There is a long and hallowed tradition of novels set in universities. My favorites are by David Lodge, whose witty, intricate …
