In this fresh edition of his tried-and-tested guide, Rob Pope continues to help students get to grips with Chaucer - all the way through from the first tentative encounters with the language to sophisticated critical and historical engagement with Chaucer's narrative art in context. All the commonly studied tales are featured, and each is approached through a series of clear and well-defined steps. In addition to guidance on 'translating' and interpreting Chaucer, there are new sections re...

Our 240 page Issue Nº12, Winter 2020 edition of Mystery Tribune is a must-have featuring Tom Barlow, Lisa Black, Drew Buxton, Sara Garland, Robert Pope, Brian Silverman, and more.Winter 2020 features:A curated collection of short fiction including stories by Tom Barlow, Lisa Black, Drew Buxton, Sara Garland, Robert Pope, Brian Silverman, TJ Staneart, Andrew Welsh-Huggins, and William Wilcox.Interviews and Reviews by Andrea Bartz, Hector Acosta, Tobias Carroll, and C...

Issue Nº18 features:A curated collection of short fiction including stories by Brendan DuBois, Dennis McFadden, Robert Pope, Charles Cline, Davin Ireland, Andrew Riconda, Kevin Egan, and Steve Loiaconi.Essays, Interviews and Reviews by Matthew Mercier, Erica Wright, Alex Segura, Christopher McGinley, and Scott Adlerberg,Art and Photography by Nicolas Bruno.This issue also features a preview of the new graphic novel Mamo by Sas Milledge.NY Times Bests...

In his first book of original, never-before-seen writings, Pope Leo XIV offers readers around the world a window into the spiritual foundation that would lead him to the papacy―in his own words before his election.Before becoming Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost had never published a book. But shortly after his election to the papacy, Leo chose these previously unpublished texts to become his first published collection of writings: Freedom Under Grace....

The novel Hadrian the Seventh has received critical attention in the past, there remain significant gaps in the scholarship regarding Frederick Rolfe's novel which this collection of essays aims to fill, particularly in terms of its political, religious, philosophical, and literary aspects. The topics discussed include the novel's place in literary history, both in terms of bridging Decadence with modernism as well as drawing on the Victorian literary tradition inspiring later aut...

Bergoglio è il pontefice più calunniato della storia? E – se è così – per quale motivo? C'è un "complotto" dietro le accuse che gli vengono scagliate contro, oppure si tratta solo della reazione di chi non sopporta un papa così innovativo? Di bugie sulla figura di papa Francesco ne girano parecchie, suscitano reazioni, ma nessuno finora le ha catalogate e investigate in modo da tracciarne un filo logico, e magari tentare di smascherare i mandanti (tra cui multinazionali, banche, guerrafond...

In his first book of original, never-before-seen writings, Pope Leo XIV offers readers around the world a window into the spiritual foundation that would lead him to the papacy-in his own words before his election.Before becoming Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost had never published a book. But shortly after his election to the papacy, Leo chose these previously unpublished texts to become his first published collection of writings: Freedom Under Grace. This wid...

In his first book of original, never-before-seen writings, Pope Leo XIV offers readers around the world a window into the spiritual foundation that would lead him to the papacy―in his own words before his election.Before becoming Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost had never published a book. But shortly after his election to the papacy, Leo chose these previously unpublished texts to become his first published collection of writings: Freedom Under Grace....

Today, the place and authority of the bishop of Rome in the first millennium has become a matter of great interest and importance not only for the official dialogue but for all serious seekers of the true Church. One such seeker is the prolific New York Times Bestselling Author Robert Spencer, who applied his analytical acumen to a thorough examination of The Church & The Pope.From the New Testament and the Apostolic Fathers through the Oecumenical Councils and the filioqu...

In 1095, Pope Urban II delivered a powerful call-to-arms to begin the First Crusade. Robert the Monk, likely an eyewitness, recorded this speech years later, after the crusade had ended. In his account, Urban described horrific crimes committed against Christians living in the east, and Robert noted the emotional response of the gathered crowd. His account diverges widely from another eyewitness documentation of the same speech, written by Fulcher of Chartres, so most historians treat Robe...

Transitional ministry can be tremendously helpful for congregations in times of change, and yet, to be successful today transitional ministers and churches need to take into account the major changes in the religious landscape. From the decline of mainline churches to the rise of those who don’t identify with any religious tradition, the religious scene has changed dramatically since transitional ministry began three decades ago, and to remain vital today, the practice of transitional mini...

Pope Francis, a name that resonates deeply across the world, is a symbol of compassion, humility, and transformative leadership. Yet behind the public persona lies a man who has borne the weight of history, faith, and personal sacrifice. "Father to the End: The Heart, Struggles, and Final Acts of Pope Francis" explores the emotional and spiritual journey of this remarkable figure, charting the defining moments of his papacy and the personal challenges he faced as he neared...