The Resistance Fighter as Philosopher
Remembering Vladimir Jankélévitch
By Robert Zaretsky Thursday, February 27, 2025
“The Vow” by Yuliya Musakovska
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, February 25, 2025
In the Endless Arctic Light
A journey to the far north of Norway means confronting our changing climate
By Walter Nicklin Thursday, February 20, 2025
“Faustina, or, Rock Roses” by Elizabeth Bishop
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Family/History
David Levering Lewis digs into his own origin story
By Stephanie Bastek Friday, February 14, 2025
In the Lions’ Studio
A new dual biography turns the lens on the towering architects of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
By Noah Isenberg Thursday, February 13, 2025
Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation by Kenneth Turan
“Talking in Bed” by Philip Larkin
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The Music of the Ancients
Christopher King on his quest to uncover the mysteries of Europe’s most enduring folk songs
By Stephanie Bastek Friday, September 9, 2022
Why We Are Failing to Make the Grade
Covid-19 has contributed to a crisis in America’s classrooms, but the problems predate the pandemic and are likely to outlast it
By Amanda Parrish Morgan Thursday, September 8, 2022
“To Father” by Nini Lungalang
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Of Dharma and Doom
A fresh translation revives the ending of an ancient Indian epic
By Sunil Iyengar Monday, September 5, 2022
After the War: The Last Books of the MahabharataWendy Doniger
More Than a Mere Tastemaker
Catherine Wilson brings self-help back to its ancient roots
By Stephanie Bastek Friday, September 2, 2022
The Root Problem
Harvesting wild ginseng has sustained Appalachian communities for generations—so what will happen when there are no more plants to be found?
By Matthew Denton-Edmundson Thursday, September 1, 2022
