Articles of Note

The new history wars. Do we study the past to explore its strangeness? Or do we primarily seek an understanding of our world?    ... more »

New Books

Bob Dylan’s new book, like his music, features scarlet women, jughead criminals, wanton judges, and unscrupulous gamblers   ... more »

Essays & Opinions

Languages are discrepant, words are slippery. Yet the case for translation, warts and all, is strong... more »