[samtheman]

When you talk about an author's writings, I think it's ok to use the present tense.

Shakespeare handles the subject of death with subtle grace and ageless wit.

[Vaquero]

"When you talk about an author's writings, I think it's ok to use the present tense. Shakespeare handles the subject of death with subtle grace and ageless wit. " Well then OK......to paraphrase the Bard of Avon, I guess the trouble is not with my stars but with myself. Point well taken.