Articles of Note

Jeremy Bentham warned against ancestor worship. How does that square with the newly prominent display of his waxy, skeletal remains?... more »

New Books

We are confronted with two new, substantial Hitler biographies. How much more is there to say? Quite a lot, it turns out... more »

Essays & Opinions

In praise of passive protagonists. The insipidity of characters like Candide and Bartleby belies their triumphant potential... more »