“Passing and Glassing” by Christina Rossetti

Aging is inevitable, but aging with grace is optional. Rossetti uses mirrors and fading flowers to contrast two views of growing old.

Sail Away: Tolkien’s Frodo and Tennyson’s Ulysses

After their adventures, Tolkien’s Frodo and Tennyson’s Ulysses both longed to sail to the world’s end. What caused this longing, and did they find what they were looking for? Let’s find out!