Articles of Note

Amid the literary world’s insularity and dire financial situation, critics ask themselves: Can I afford to write a bad review?... more »

New Books

How many children did Lady Macbeth have? To read fictional characters as “real” can be a balm for the soul — or an exercise in the absurd... more »

Essays & Opinions

For a time, doing philosophy meant grappling with the thought of Avicenna. Among his notable contributions: proving the existence of God... more »