catapult magazine

Items tagged literature

• Demian's relevance

  A student analyzes Hermann Hesse's novel for affronts to Christianity and then explains why such literature should be studied in Christian schools.

• The Scandal of Harry Potter

  A discerning look at the controversial series reveals common misconceptions about fantasy.

• The moral structure of Middle Earth

  Matthew Dickerson's Following Gandalf follows the post-movie trend in analyzing Tolkein's works.

• Responding to violence

  Michael Ondaatje's novel, Anil's Ghost, addresses hopeless violence but doesn't offer any answers.

• Listening to literature

  A review of Speak What We Feel (Not What We Ought to Say): Reflections on Literature and Faith by Frederick Buechner.

• Off to the Festival we go

  Calvin College's Festival of Faith & Writing offers an opportunity to acquaint new writers and readers with catapult.

• Writing life

  Is the common idea that the writer "plays God" a valid comparison?

• I am a writer

  On the sudden discovery of a vocation.

• Wrestling with "Why?"

  What can be seen as extraneous is, indeed, essential.

• Books 2004

  A fiction classic takes the top award, with nods to a variety of contemporary reads.

• Harry Potter is good for my soul

  A look at the provocative book series, just in time for the newest release.

• Late night thoughts on a personal saint

  Over a monthly meal, a friendship and a lifetime influence is cultivated.

• Back issues

  On a shared (but mostly his) addiction to the printed word.

• Ten epiphanies for year 2008

  From television to the Bible, reflections for the celebration of Epiphany.

• Comic lessons

  On what happened when a first-time instructor chooses a graphic novel for subject matter.

• Culture and the Christian

  On the benefits of a classical education for understanding the human condition.

• Some books bite. Good books leave scars.

  A shameless fanboy's reflection on books that help us believe.

• An open letter to literature

  Chronicling an English major's complicated relationship with books.

• Verdict and revelation will always be popular

  A tour of timeless themes that pop up in the most unpredictable places.

• The age of stinky books is upon us

  Confessions of a recent convert to the e-reader.

• Life changer

  Remembering the pedagogy of Mrs. Schrager.

• Ten works of art

  Remembering the year past through a selection of artfully crafted books, albums, films, paintings, beverages and more.

• Ten (plus) books randomly encountered during the holidays

  The riches of literature, discovered throughout Chicagoland.