Alexander the False Prophet - Lucian of Samosata (circa AD 180)
Book review - 2 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
Alexander started off when he gained some medical training, even though he acquired it from something that was considered as a fraudulent by the Roman Empire. He however later branched to the mysticism of healing and establishing a different faith. He received his honor for his work in the entire...
In Mystic - Joy Harjo (2015); American Smooth - Rita Dove (2004) - Exploration of Cultural Identity
Book review - 4 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
The examination of cultural identity is a regular subject in literature, which usually serves as a reflection through which authors assess their intricacies and their joint involvement. In the poems, American Smooth and In Mystic by Rita Dove and Joy Harjo respectively, the authors dig deeper...
Best African American Poems Past and Present - Leonard A, Slade Jr and W Maurice Shipley (2023)
Book review - 3 pages - Culture, religion & civilization
In the anthology Best African American Poems Past and Present, the authors take an essential and worthwhile trip through the prospect of African American poetry. The anthology serves as proof of the wealth, diversity, and invaluable treasures of black poets through the years. The authors craft...