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Choosing Electronic or Print Books for Academic Research

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Nick Matthews

As someone with 200 books within arms reach of my desk, without counting those in the bookshelf behind me, I obviously have a fondness for the written word. When reading a particular text closely however, what advantages are there to … Continue reading →

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Weekend Reading and Gardening

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Nick Matthews

I haven’t had nearly as much time to read as I would like to this weekend. I finally finished up the last chapter of Harperland, so I could return it to the library. Again, if you’re interested in politics, you … Continue reading →

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Ancient Writing and the Odyssey

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Nick Matthews

How are texts passed down through history? In my English 301H class, we’re studying a modern english translation of The Odyssey, by Homer. Interestingly, scholars believe that the Odyssey and the Iliad were both composed some five hundred years before … Continue reading →

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Classes start again

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Nick Matthews

It feels as if I just handed in my final paper for last term, but it appears that classes start this week. This term I’m taking English 408A – Writing for the Media, and English 301H – Honours Literary Studies. … Continue reading →

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Holiday Books

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Nick Matthews

Books I received over the holidays include include: Steampunk Prime: A Vintage Steampunk Reader. Edited by Mike Ashley The Odyssey, by Homer, translated by Robert Fagles Media Writing: A Practical Introduction by Craig Batty and Sandra Cain After Theory by … Continue reading →

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