Tag Archives: Sir Thomas More

Thomas Cromwell & Henry VIII of England

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Ron Pavellas

Compelling and believable historical fiction continues to encourage me to look further into non-fiction accounts of historical figures, in this case a complex of figures surrounding Thomas Cromwell and his King, Henry VIII. The book is Wolf Hall, by Hilary … Continue reading →

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Writing about writing and arguing for God—a very difficult book

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Ron Pavellas

The book is The Broken Estate, by James Wood. I have long wanted to learn more about some of the authors and historical figures (often one and the same) whom this author presents: Sir Thomas More, Jane Austen, Gustave Flaubert, … Continue reading →

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