Articles of Note

A middling writer, Mikhail Sholokhov somehow rose to fame at the age of 22. Critics said it was too good to be true. They were right... more »

New Books

The understated Nietzsche. Far from a bombastic prophet, he was mild-mannered, “uncomplicated,” a perfect gentleman... more »

Essays & Opinions

What is most remarkable about the opprobrium heaped on Jonathan Franzen is how little it has to do with his actual work... more »