Articles of Note

Tips for would-be literary gossips: Join the inner circle of great writers; tell, don't show; avoid discretion at all costs... more »

New Books

Aristotle noted four types of lies; Augustine eight. Both frowned on fibbing. But some truths can be conveyed only through falsehoods... more »

Essays & Opinions

Opinions differ on whether Bach was a model citizen or an angsty rebel with a chip on his shoulder. Either way, the man was no bore... more »