Articles of Note

In 18th-century England, belief in ghosts splintered along political lines: Tories believed in the supernatural; Whigs doubted   ... more »


New Books

Like that of social justice, the language of victimhood is endlessly co-opted. For some, complaint is a sacrifice — for others, it’s a shield... more »


Essays & Opinions

Literary study badly needs a new infusion of adrenaline, writes Marjorie Perloff. And so she turns to the work of Yuri Tynianov... more »