Articles of Note

Samuel Beckett, spy. In Nazi-occupied Paris, he went to work for British intelligence. "You simply couldn't stand by with your arms folded"... more »

New Books

A satirical epistolary novel skewers the innards of American academe. Fun. But can it be satire if it barely registers as hyperbole?... more »

Essays & Opinions

The Brothers Karamazov is among those works of literature that transcend literature. It explains Russia's history and presence in the world. It explains Putin... more »