Revisiting John Williams, Novelist and Editor
Today marks the publication of English Renaissance Poetry, an anthology of poems selected by the novelist John Williams.
Covering Viagra, But Not Birth Control?
The different ways insurance companies treat Viagra for men and birth control for women show the inherent sexism and legal biases involved.
Suggested Readings: Coding vs. Sexism, Twitter vs. ISIS, Biology vs. Chemistry
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To Debate a Mockingbird: The Literary Legacy of Harper Lee
Is To Kill a Mockingbird a literary juggernaut or a failed book?
Jane Austen and Adaptation
In The Atlantic on Sunday, Devony Looser discussed the 20-year-old film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility.
Mourning the Baby That Never Was
In Mira Ptacin's, Poor Your Soul, the question is: How does one grieve a baby that never was? These resources may help us know.
The Moral Threat of Bicycles in the 1890s
The bicycle craze of the 19th century, in which both men and women participated, was seen as a moral affront by church leaders.
The Perpetual Paranoid Style in American Politics
The "paranoid style" isn't so much periodical as it is perpetual.
The Lasting Stain of Political Violence: Han Kang’s The Vegetarian
Providing some historical context to Han King's The Vegetarian.
Looks Matter, Even in Politics
Research suggests that a candidate's looks play an integral part in whether they are electable or not.