David A. King, Ph.D. News & Columns
David A. King, Ph.D. is professor of English and film studies at Kennesaw State University and director of OCIA at Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta.
David A. King, Ph.D.
“William Gildea’s ‘Colts’ sports memoir evokes Baltimore’s Catholicism”
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As I write this, the World Series is tied at 1-1; by the time you read this, the Series will be over, and we’ll know whether the Giants of the National League or the Royals of the American League prevail. And a lot of Americans won’t care. Though baseball remains a uniquely American pastime, it […] English
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