On Book
August Wilson’s play just hit the big screen, but even greater rewards await on the page
By David A. Taylor Monday, November 25, 2024
The Baritone as Democrat
How Lawrence Tibbett prophesied the Metropolitan Opera crisis of today
By Joseph Horowitz Thursday, November 21, 2024
Writer on Board
The cruise story from Twain to Shteyngart
By Thomas Swick Thursday, September 5, 2024
Nights at the Opera
Long before he wrote his masterly novels, Stendhal was transformed by the power of music
By Robert Zaretsky Thursday, August 15, 2024
A Terrifying Delight
Following Robert Frost into the depths
By Mark Edmundson Thursday, June 27, 2024
Consummated in Exile
A new recording of Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances conveys the breadth of the 20th-century composer’s life’s journey
By Joseph Horowitz Friday, June 14, 2024
Stereotypes and the City
What to make of HBO’s attempts to diversify an iconic show?
By Sharon Sochil Washington Thursday, April 25, 2024
Ripeness Is All
What may be the fate of classical music’s new superstars?
By Joseph Horowitz Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Case for Motherhood
What does it mean when you don’t want your own child?
By Jean Kim Thursday, November 5, 2015
Do Female Lives Matter?
Uncovering forgotten history through fiction
By Judith Hooper Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Right Does Not Make It Right
How we keep free speech from becoming hate speech
By Amitai Etzioni Tuesday, September 29, 2015
The Phi Beta Kappa Awards Short List
Fifteen books are in the running for three $10,000 awards
By Stephanie Bastek Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Resisting Atticus’s Allure
On the eve of Harper Lee’s new book release, reconsidering the legacy of To Kill a Mockingbird
By Stephen Goodwin Monday, July 13, 2015
Remembering Robert Stone
The novelist possessed his characters, and was possessed by them
By Stephen Goodwin Wednesday, January 14, 2015
