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A Robe by Any Other Name by James R. Coggins

It has long been an axiom of literary scholarship that “Shakespeare was unequalled in the production of iambic pentameter couplets.” This has long puzzled teachers of literature (and the unfortunate students who were forced to listen to them) because no … Continue reading

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The Golden Age of Poetry by James R. Coggins

A long time ago in a land full of mystery, I earned a BA in English and History. Actually, it was the 1970s at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. I received a wonderful education there, for which I am very … Continue reading

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