Articles of Note

Literature, like relationships, involves exploration and self-knowledge. So how much can you learn about marriage by reading fiction?... more »

New Books

Art and the Third Reich. Why did artists cooperate with the regime? Their motivation came down to ? what else? ? self-interest and ego... more »

Essays & Opinions

From Dickens to Dave Eggers, novelists have resisted familiar literary tropes as they reach for authenticity. Well and good, but it can make for a slippery read... more »