Articles of Note

William Godwin believed himself immune to the tumults and desires experienced by others. Then he met Mary Wollstonecraft... more »

New Books

Franz Kafka, aphorist. His work in this genre is low-key, discreetly funny, and extremely strange   ... more »

Essays & Opinions

Read old books, says Michael Dirda. "The great books are great because they speak to us, generation after generation" ... more »