The Mystery of Things

The Mystery of Things
AP Photo, File

Near the end of Shakespeare's King Lear, when all seems lost, Lear comforts his daughter Cordelia—like him, soon to die—by telling her that in prison they will contemplate the mystery of things. Both in this sense, and in another sense, the word mystery leads the reader into the heart of Dana Gioia's poetry.

Read Full Article »


Comment
Show comments Hide Comments
You must be logged in to comment.
Register


Related Articles

Popular in the Community