Why William Randolph Hearst Hated Citizen Kane
Most Americans know about William Randolph Hearst through his fictional alter-ego, the protagonist of the film Citizen Kane. Was it an accurate portrait?
How WWI Sparked an Artistic Movement That Transformed Black America
African-American literary works born out of the ashes of World War I went on to spur the bold spirit of resistance of the African-American protest movement.
John Adams’ “On the Transmigration of Souls,” After 9/11
How to memorialize a national tragedy in music?
Leni Riefenstahl’s Nazi Olympics
Leni Riefenstahl was the Nazi regime’s most artistic propagandist. She is also remembered for Olympia, her documentary of the 1936 Olympics.
A Novel Defense of the Internet
Novel reading was once regarded as an idle occupation, just as Internet use is now.
How Do I (Not) Look? Live Feed Video and Viral Black Death
When we have the choice to look, we are bound ethically and politically to what we witness and what we do with what we have seen.
The History of “Your Body Is A Battleground”
Revisiting the iconic work of Barbara Kruger (“Your Body is a Battleground”) that has just as much resonance today as it did a quarter century ago.
Joy Williams, Tennessee Williams, and More
Five new books out this week, and links to related content you won’t find anywhere else. Prose master ...
Anthropomorphism’s Pros and Cons
Humans see our own expressions everywhere, especially on dolphins and domesticated pets.