Articles of Note

Yes, The Great Gatsby conveys grand themes and fine descriptions. But what makes it a Great American Novel? It’s really short  ... more »

New Books

Time speeds up as you age, or so it seems. What's really going on is rather more complicated than that  ... more »

Essays & Opinions

In 1878, Mark Twain nearly outed himself as a believer in the paranormal. He thought no one would take him seriously. But was he serious?  ... more »