2 out of 3.

To explain the title, we have three parts to our Brit Lit Norton Anthology. And I can't believe it, but we've already moved on to the second part: The sixteenth century/Early seventeenth century. I think it was the amazing title that first attracted me, truly. I'm already enjoying the two assignments we've read from this book. First, I discovered my devotion to Sir, St. Thomas More. Yes, it's true that he ascended to sainthood in the early 1900s. Poor soul, he was martyred by King Henry the VIII because he was Catholic. Oops. Oh, well. He left us Utopia. And what a wonderful book it is. If ever you have a sudden need for inspiration or even just a simple social debate, read this treatise. I hate politics economics and debating about such things, but I love talking about society. In fact, our professor handed a basic list of Utopian/Dystopian literature and, as you can probably tell from this blog, some of my favorite books were on it.

We've also read recently some of the poetry of Sir Thomas Wyatt the Elder. I must say, the more I read, the more I liked him. Unfortunately, he seems to get rejected a lot. I shall include one of his poems at the end of the post. :)

I also had to read Peace Like a River by Leif Enger for Communications. Although I will hopefully include a longer summary and outline later (I have to give a speech on it anyhow), if you believe in belief, this is the book for you. It is all about faith and miracles and sacrifice and surviving on the edge with really nothing before you. It's a really good book. More on that later. To conclude....

Madam, withouten many words

Madam, withouten many words,

Once, I am sure, ye will or no.

And if ye will, then leave your bordes (jests)

And use your wit and show it so.

And with a beck ye shall me call.

And if of one that burneth alway

Ye have any pity at all,

Answer him fair with yea or nay.

If it be yea, I shall be fain.

If it be nay, friends as before.

Ye shall another man obtain,

And I mine own and yours no more.