Here is the second chapter of the essay, already onece completely rewritten (still missing an excursion to the Roman virtues). I have tried to keep this abstract and general, so there aren't references to particular passages in the books - this will (hopefully) change in the following sections - and I don't mind suggestions.

2. House qualities, ( Read more... )

I have stared an essay project at the HPN and thought I could mirror it here for a backup copy (and to end the LJ silence for a change). Those (very few) who aren't registered at the HPN (or who prefer LJ for some reason) are of course most welcome to comment here ( Read more... )