In Shakespeare's "The Tempest," the character Caliban is described as a "savage and deformed slave." But, Caliban also has a softer side, one capable of uttering some of the most beautiful lines in the play. Feeling connected to Caliban, I would like to be among the Calibans of the world. As Caliban said: "Be not afeard, the isle is full of noises,/Sounds, and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not."
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Acedia
I have recently been studying the term "acedia." I originally was introduced to this fascinating subject by reading Kathleen Norris's "Acedia & me." (Norris, by the way, is a wonderful author whom I met several years ago at a book signing for "The Cloister Walk.") This idea goes a long way of explaining what gas been going on in my head for several ( many) years now. I have much to learn, but, so far, I am greatly impressed. If you're interested, look it up online. Perhaps more later.
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