I did get to read a good deal this summer, so I am more or less satisfied, but I accomplished less (surprise surprise) than I hoped. I have not yet finished Don Quixote, so I'll put in that work till Thursday seminar. I am going to follow Lewis' reading advice; three old books per new book. Every now and then I like reading modern literature, especially science fiction and fantasy, e.g. Weis, Heinlein, Herbert, etc. I have found that I rebel against myself and indulge in modern literature when I focus too much on ancient work. This summer I read a fair bit of modern literature, especially Wilson Rawls, but I also discovered Christian Theology: An Introduction. Written by an evangelical Anglican, it is nonetheless a fabulous introduction to that dazzling darkness of theology. After finishing Don Quixote (and sneaking in time between seminar readings) I wish to complete that work, and then begin reading all (or most) of freshman year again, beginning with the Iliad. Interspersed with this will be random modern works, starting with Dune.
Let's get to work then. Finish Don Quixote by Wednesday or so and then read my theology book. Alister McGrath is on deck, with Homer in the hole.
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