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"For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you"

So yes, anyone is worthy of Whitman's poetry.

Cicero is interesting in that regards. He is a novus homo, but a firm supporter of the optimates which has led to some conflicting ideas and actions on his part.

I am curious, which rivals are you...

When I first read Whitman, that was what I initially thought too. But is the poet really presuming to know how you feel? IMHO, it seems Walt is taking us and showing us his journey and his feelings...

Dickinson, although required in my studies, is one of the few poets I read for enjoyment.

Wouldn't "personal favourite" be easier to discuss than one of those "all time best" debates? I am one of those that refused to accept an all-time best. Each work, IMHO, has its merits, relevance,...

Anyone know how American Football is different to Rugby

It will be hard to cover it all in a forum post, so I suggest watching football. A few things off the top of my head (I used to play rugby...

Starship Troopers by Robert Henlein (note: it bares little semblance to the horrible movie).

Timothy Findley's "Stones"

I went from enjoying reading to actually appreciating and thinking about literature.

We also need to keep historical context in mind. Just because Chaucer includes assertive women in the Tales does not necessarily means he is a "feminist" so to speak. It is quite possible that these...

I always enjoy watching the chaotic, apocalyptic phase in these movies before society collapses into total anarchy with humanity nearly wiped out. I suppose that's why I really like the Dawn of the...

True, Lepidus was removed as a triumvir, but I do not believe he was sent to prison. Instead he continued his position of Pontifex Maximus, the highest ranking religious official in Rome. He...

This comparison is difficult, and any connections might be regarded as a bit far-fetched.

Caesar is a member of the populares faction, similar to men like Marius and the Gracchi brothers. In other...