Articles of Note

Love songs have the same shape as sex: slow build to an ecstatic top note. But can music give you an orgasm?... more »

New Books

What explains the Elizabeth Hardwick revival? Her uncompromising style? Her near-incomprehensible metaphors?... more »

Essays & Opinions

25 years ago, Alan Sokal perpetrated his hoax on the postmodern professoriate. He won the battle but lost the war... more »