A Man of Letters
A journal of the books I've read, and other cultural learning experiences.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Albert Schweitzer - Out of my life and thought
Friday, June 27, 2025
Istanbul by Bettany Hughes
I needed a refresher on Istanbul's long, complicated history, and this book by Bettany Hughes fit the bill.
With our trip to Istanbul less than three months away, I'm now reminded of the cultural prominence of this remarkable city.
I can hardly wait to experience it in person, after reading about it for 25+ years!
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Philip & Alexander by Adrian Goldsworthy
Saturday, April 26, 2025
The Adventures of Arthur Conan Doyle by Russell Miller
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Greek Art by John Boardman
This beautiful book closes out a major chapter in my literary life. It's the last book in my official study of the Classical Greek period, as I continue to charter the highpoints of the ancient Mediterranean world using the Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization as my syllabus.
I began this journey during the COVID pandemic in September of 2020, and it's been a joy so far.
So it has taken me nearly five years to conduct this deep study, which puts me about 1/3 of the way through my syllabus. It's hard to imagine that I will be about another decade older, God willing, by the time I conclude this process.
For now, on to the Hellenistic period!