Category Archives: Writing

Nelson Algren: His Job, Chicago

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Richard Guzman

Although Nelson Algren was born in Detroit in 1909, his family moved to Chicago when he was three, and he lived in the city for most of his life.  Algren graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of … Continue reading →

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Erich Auerbach’s “Mimesis”

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Richard Guzman

This is the Lead Post in a series on Eric Auerbach’s landmark work Mimesis. Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature.  I believe one of my high school English teachers—Mr. James Ritchie?—mentioned off hand that he thought I’d like … Continue reading →

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Maya Angelou: “America’s Poet”

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Richard Guzman

Yesterday morning brought the news that Maya Angelou had died at age 86.  The news coverage was befitting this American icon—long segments on virtually every national and local newscast, front page New York Times, plus a full page and half … Continue reading →

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