Articles of Note

What if T.S. Eliot, who had a cold at the time, hadn’t turned down an invitation to visit from Virginia Woolf, who was spiraling into depression? She died shortly thereafter... more »


New Books

A critic’s lament: Too many books, too little time. Michael Dirda on 12 overlooked titles... more »


Essays & Opinions

Once you are attuned to it, disgust is everywhere. But does it really define — and explain — humanity? ... more »