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For the birds? Hardly! Valentine's Day was reimagined by chivalrous medieval poets for all to enjoy, respectfully

  • Written by Jennifer Wollock, Professor of English, Texas A&M University
For the birds? Hardly! Valentine's Day was reimagined by chivalrous medieval poets for all to enjoy, respectfullyRoses are red, thieving birds are blue. My neck is aching, are you uncomfortable too?Universitatbibliothek Heidelberg

Valentine’s Day annoys many people.

For many in a relationship, the pressure to impress a partner can weigh heavily, and expensive gifts serve as a reminder of the relentless commercializationof the holiday. Meanwhile those...

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