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
Crossing into Syria
A reporter describes her visit under fire to rebel-held villages near the symbolic homeland of President Bashar al-Assad
By Clare Morgana Gillis Thursday, January 24, 2013
What Columbus Day Really Means
If you think the holiday pits Native Americans against Italian Americans, consider the history behind its origin
By William J. Connell Thursday, October 4, 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
Q&A With Ralph Lombreglia
Ralph Lombreglia answers questions about his short story “Unrippable”
By Vanessa Schipani Monday, October 19, 2009
“You’re Going to Live a Long Life”
A cancer survivor and writer says the “cancer community” lacks a cohesive political movement
By Matthew Dallek Monday, June 15, 2009
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Joyce
In honor of the 136th birthday of James Joyce, read this literary travelogue through Bloomsday and beyond
By Sam Anderson Sunday, June 6, 2004
