Andrew Benson Brown
Author
Andrew Benson Brown is a Missouri-based poet, journalist, and writing coach. He is an editor at Bard Owl Publishing and Communications and the author of “Legends of Liberty,” an epic poem about the American Revolution. For more information, visit Apollogist.wordpress.com.
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The Composer Behind ‘O Fortuna’ and Modern Latin Chant
The opening melody of Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’ is instantly recognizable today, but its roots lie in an obscure 13th-century medieval manuscript.
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Haiku: The People’s Poem
In an interview, Thomas Rimer, who will be a judge in the Society of Classical Poets 2025 Haiku Competition, talks about the history and beauty of the haiku.
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Theodore Roosevelt: Architect of America’s Navy
The Rough Rider paved the way for the country’s expansion of the Navy to be first in the world.
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Symphonies and Sentences: Beethoven in Literature
Beethoven’s music inspired many writers, who honored the great composer in their works.
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Gilbert and Sullivan: Modern Major Geniuses
This world-famous opera-making duo did more than make audience members laugh—they laid the foundations for the 20th-century musical.
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‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ in a New Abridged Edition
The Alexandre Dumas favorite is rereleased just in time for summer reading.
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Endlessly Performed: 5 of the Most Recorded Composers in Music History
If they were still alive, these five classical composers would put up stiff competition against today’s contemporary songsters.
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Reviving the Soul: Lessons From the Great Awakening
As the academe favored a more material world, ordinary folks turned to their faith.
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An Epic Poet for Our Time: James Sale and His ‘DoorWay’
Storied poet James Sale concludes his epic poem ‘The English Cantos,’ with ‘DoorWay,’ the third book in his series that mimics Dante’s medieval trilogy.
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‘Gods, Heroes, and Us’: Ancient Stories for Modern Lives
James Sale argues that ancient Greek myths are far more important for emotional and psychological growth than most modern readers ever give them credit for.
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The Composer Behind ‘O Fortuna’ and Modern Latin Chant
The opening melody of Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’ is instantly recognizable today, but its roots lie in an obscure 13th-century medieval manuscript.
|
Haiku: The People’s Poem
In an interview, Thomas Rimer, who will be a judge in the Society of Classical Poets 2025 Haiku Competition, talks about the history and beauty of the haiku.
|
Theodore Roosevelt: Architect of America’s Navy
The Rough Rider paved the way for the country’s expansion of the Navy to be first in the world.
|
Symphonies and Sentences: Beethoven in Literature
Beethoven’s music inspired many writers, who honored the great composer in their works.
|
Gilbert and Sullivan: Modern Major Geniuses
This world-famous opera-making duo did more than make audience members laugh—they laid the foundations for the 20th-century musical.
|
‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ in a New Abridged Edition
The Alexandre Dumas favorite is rereleased just in time for summer reading.
|
Endlessly Performed: 5 of the Most Recorded Composers in Music History
If they were still alive, these five classical composers would put up stiff competition against today’s contemporary songsters.
|
Reviving the Soul: Lessons From the Great Awakening
As the academe favored a more material world, ordinary folks turned to their faith.
|
An Epic Poet for Our Time: James Sale and His ‘DoorWay’
Storied poet James Sale concludes his epic poem ‘The English Cantos,’ with ‘DoorWay,’ the third book in his series that mimics Dante’s medieval trilogy.
|
‘Gods, Heroes, and Us’: Ancient Stories for Modern Lives
James Sale argues that ancient Greek myths are far more important for emotional and psychological growth than most modern readers ever give them credit for.
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