Articles of Note

“Believe me, I am not mad!” insisted Herman Melville, in response to frequent questions. Helping keep him sane: his beloved farm... more »

New Books

Racist. Exploiter of children, animals, and the disabled. Abolitionist. Humorist: Who was P.T. Barnum?... more »

Essays & Opinions

What does it cost to be a citizen of the literary world? Time, for one thing. But the demands we make of women writers are outsize ... more »