“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
“The Purse-Seine” by Robinson Jeffers
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, January 14, 2025
All Scotland Waits for Her
An inspired British documentary featured an unforgettable locomotive, and the work of two of the 20th century’s greatest artists
By N. S. Thompson Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Changing the World, If Only in Our Minds
How we describe what isn’t around us
By Jessica Love Thursday, August 30, 2012
The Voice of a Nation
Mahmoud Darwish’s poetry was most eloquent when performed before an audience
By David J. Wasserstein Monday, August 27, 2012
Virtually Exhausted
The limitations of the American work ethic
By William Deresiewicz Sunday, August 26, 2012
