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The Arrival of Lohengrin by August von Heckel, c. 1882–1883.

Lohengrin and Elsa

The following story, "Lohengrin and Elsa," is from the upcoming book Myths and Legends of Western Nations (1,400 words). The young Duchess Elsa of Brabant went into the woods, and…

On Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c. 1526/30–1569) was a Flemish artist whose life remains shrouded in mystery. When and where he was born is unknown and he painted no confirmed self-portraits.…

The Purpose of Art

What is the purpose of art? The question may be of little interest to most since the answer seems so obvious. We have been told over and over, in school…