“The Brook Has Worked out the Prominences of a Bend” by A. R. Ammons
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Mario Ayala
Research while driving
By Noelani Kirschner Monday, February 2, 2026
The Popper Principle
Did Plato really espouse ideas that led eventually to totalitarianism?
By Robert Zaretsky Thursday, January 29, 2026
“The Armadillo” by Elizabeth Bishop
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Twilight Self
Embracing mutability in a world gone mad means understanding how fantasy took hold of American psychiatry
By Philip Alcabes Monday, January 26, 2026
Hold the Salt
Reconsidering an ancient city’s bad reputation
By Charles G. Salas Friday, January 23, 2026
The Breath Is Everything
How an encounter with the Dalai Lama led to forays into Buddhism
By James Conaway Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Dangerous Dead
John Blair on the enduring epidemics of the undead
By Stephanie Bastek Friday, October 31, 2025
The Conspiracist Cotton Mather
The zealot who oversaw the Salem Witch Trials initially voiced restraint—what changed?
By Colin Dickey Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Baby Shoggoth Is Listening
Why are some writers tailoring their work for AI, and what does this mean for the future of writing and reading?
By Dan Kagan-Kans Wednesday, October 29, 2025
“Halley’s Comet” by Stanley Kunitz
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Redemption Song
What the rehabilitation of Pete Rose says about American society today
By Eric Wills Friday, October 24, 2025
What Is an American Hero, Anyway?
Lists of great artists say more about the list-maker than the artist
By Jessa Crispin Friday, October 24, 2025
A Stranger Everywhere
The inner world of one of America’s great warrior poets
By Nicholas Buccola Wednesday, October 22, 2025
current issue
Plus: Philip Alcabes explores the fantasy of American psychiatry, Jess Love embraces the DVD, Natalie Angier goes back to Bellevue, and much more
Plus: Philip Alcabes explores the fantasy of American psychiatry, Jess Love embraces the DVD, Natalie Angier goes back to Bellevue, and much more
Acid Blues (Slight Return)
The music of Jimi Hendrix continues to strike a chord
By James McManus Monday, January 5, 2026
The Last Good Thing
DVDs, streaming, and the price
of nostalgia
By Jess Love Thursday, December 11, 2025
Renaissance Man
Doctor, writer, musician, and orator: Rudolph Fisher was a scientist and an artist whose métier was Harlem
By Harriet A. Washington Monday, December 1, 2025
Acid Blues (Slight Return)
The music of Jimi Hendrix continues to strike a chord
By James McManus Monday, January 5, 2026
The Last Good Thing
DVDs, streaming, and the price
of nostalgia
By Jess Love Thursday, December 11, 2025
Renaissance Man
Doctor, writer, musician, and orator: Rudolph Fisher was a scientist and an artist whose métier was Harlem
By Harriet A. Washington Monday, December 1, 2025
