Articles of Note
Gershwin and race. Whether Rhapsody in Blue or “blackface” numbers like “Swanee,” his work is central to understanding the American soundscape... more »
New Books
Because few bankers are men of letters, and few men of letters are bankers, Walter Bagehot remains unique. As does his supercilious literary style... more »
Essays & Opinions
In the early modern world, melancholy was no trivial matter. It could manifest as flatulence, migraine, or the belief that one is a shellfish... more »
