Maybe Plato Was Right

In the following article from the latest Newsweek, writer Sharon Begley offers an explanation of why we often vote based on a candidate's "story" rather than "experience, positions on issues and policy proposals." In what ways might Begley's essay corroborate Plato's fear of the effect of poets (or storytellers) on the ideal society?


"Heard Any Good Stories Lately?"

Book Censorship in the United States

As you read Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, you may feel fortunate that you did not grow up in China during The Cultural Revolution and grateful that you are free to read literature, stories, poetry- basically anything that you choose. However, it is not necessarily that simple, even in the United States. You may be surprised at what you find on the following websites.

The Online Books Page

Banned Books Week
September 27- October 4, 2008