On the death of America’s great novelist.
Literature
Entering the Temple: George Herbert’s “Church-porch” and Liturgical Poetics
How does George Herbert prepare the heart for worship with poetry?
The Still Point at the Center: Four Quartets and Easter Weekend
Walking through Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday with T.S. Eliot.
Such Color: A Review
Former U.S. poet laureate Tracy K. Smith’s latest collection is a triumph.
Poetry and the Metaphysics of Wonder
The best poetry follows from a robust view of creatio ex nihilo
“A place in the world”: The Generational Wisdom of Annie Ernaux
What does the newest Nobel Laureate for Literature have to say about the ancient question of passing things on to future generations?
J.R.R. Tolkien: Theologian?
We know him as an author and professor, but is it time to appreciate Tolkien as a theologian?
The Forest and the Descendants of Saruman
Felling trees as Saruman does is not always a bad thing.
The Complete Poems of W.H. Auden: A Review
A long-awaited complete collection of Auden’s poetry gives scholars and admirers what they’ve been waiting for.
Ad Fontes Fall 2022 – From the Editor’s Desk
Senior Editor Rhys Laverty introduces the Fall 2022 Edition of Ad Fontes and asks how Christians should properly enjoy literature.