If you referred to Maimouna Jallow as a child of Africa, indeed a child of the world, ...

When Alabama native Erin Crosby Eckstine decided to write a book, she wanted to create a persona she rarely sees depicted in literature — a “well-rounded and human portrayal of an enslaved character.” ...

These 6 poems capture the essence of unrequited love. Share them with that special someone who doesn't feel the same way, but ...

So I enjoyed perusing An Exemplary Couple (TAN Books), focusing on the letters of St. Gianna Beretta Molla and her husband ...

By force of her imagination and skill, Emily Dickinson could take the measure of solitude, opprobrium and even damnation.

Becky and Benny were childhood sweethearts who went their separate ways in college. Now, she is his wife and caretaker as he ...

I was delighted recently to discover that three of my favorite authors, all from extremely different backgrounds and ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...

I heard what she said but didn’t quite get it. Her observation didn’t sink in, and wouldn’t sink in until years later.” ...

An old, old, old, old, old (key word is old here), old flame of mine from my freshman year of high school recently sent me this poem: ...

Valentine’s Day is more than romance; it celebrates love in all forms. Its history blends ancient and Christian traditions, ...