The Rise and Fall of David Duke
Breaking the code of right-wing populism in Louisana
By Lawrence N. Powell Thursday, September 1, 2005
Chekhov’s Journey
Finding the ideal of freedom in a rugged prison colony
By James McConkey Thursday, September 1, 2005
Beaten Boys and Frantic Pets
A close reading of Tom Sawyer reveals why Mark Twain isn’t nearly as funny as he thinks he is
By Adam Gussow Thursday, September 1, 2005
Tristes Tropiques
Remembering the screenwriter of North by Northwest
By William Zinsser Thursday, September 1, 2005
Custom and Law
After the death of his father, a not-notably observant Jew turns to the mourning rituals of his faith
By Melvin Jules Bukiet Thursday, September 1, 2005
Into the Swamp
How will The Atlantic fare when it leaves the capital of dissent?
By Ted Widmer Wednesday, June 1, 2005
“The White Heart of God” by Jack Gilbert
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The Brahmin and His Imaginary Friend
How a classic paean to the honest virtues of a Maine fisherman obscured several ugly truths
By Janna Malamud Smith Friday, January 24, 2025
Divided Providence
Faith’s pivotal role in the outcome of the Civil War
By Robert Wilson Thursday, January 23, 2025
Righteous Strife: How Warring Religious Nationalists Forged Lincoln’s Unionby Richard Carwardine
“The Terrorist, He’s Watching” by Wislawa Szymborska
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Keepers of the Old Ways
Eliot Stein on the people keeping cultural traditions alive
By Stephanie Bastek Friday, January 17, 2025
