How far away are we from the original meaning of carpe diem? And does it matter?

Can some fan-fiction teach us more about carpe diem than a classic Roman poet?

Can an ancient Roman poet illuminate the concept of carpe diem? Perhaps, but then again . . .

Writing back to authors and their works is essential to the literary culture; it also helps us answer our essential questions. Let's do some of that, then!

Where do we find irony, anyway? And how? An answer in an offer of cheese.

Where do we find people to talk to about our reading? And what do we say when we find them?

What do we mean by uncertainty in reading? And why do we have to look for it?

What questions do we carry with us as we leave Marvell's famous poem?

Who is the speaker in this poem? Who the audience? Who the Marvell?

We trace Marvell's poetry back to its perhaps distressing roots.