The Magic of Language

How Modernity’s Dark Spell Distorts the Cosmic Order and How We Can Break It

Introduction

In yesterday’s note on the sonnet, I mentioned that writing poetry can sometimes be a frustrating experience for me. I spend an inordinate amount of time refining each word and phrase. If I’m honest, this isn’t limited to poetry—it’s equally true for my essays. While tools like ChatGPT are excellent for correcting errors and proofreading, I …