Out / Natsuo Kirino by Laura González
It’s human to lie. Most of the time we can’t even be honest with ourselves. Rashomon As a means of contrast with the sublime, the grotesque is, in our view, the richest source that nature can offer. Victor Hugo, preface … Continue reading
Fionnuala, daughter of Lir by Liam Moloney
I have heard moreover that the monster scorns in his reckless way to use weapons; therefore, to heighten Hygelac’s fame and gladden his heart, I hereby renounce sword and the shelter of the broad shield, the heavy war-board: hand-to-hand is … Continue reading
Hanami by Jesslee Cuizon
Like wild cherry blossoms Glowing in the morning sun Motoori Norinaga On a journey Resting beneath the cherry blossoms I feel myself to be in a Noh play Matsuo Basho You’ve got to believe it. Well, otherwise you couldn’t possibly … Continue reading
Titanic by joshfred90
Each man makes his own shipwreck | naufragium sibi quisque facit Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, The Civil War The Westerly Wind asserting his sway from the south-west quarter is often like a monarch gone mad, driving forth with wild imprecations the … Continue reading
Sword I by Marcin Brzeziński
I don’t know about the idea that a weapon is an extension of your hand, but it sure feels good to have a stick in your hand and go whack, whack, whack. Victor de Thouars, Mahaguru of Serak Pentjak-Silat He … Continue reading