The Fifth problem: math & anti-Semitism in the Soviet Union
by Edward Frenkel
A look at anti-Semitic university admissions in the USSR from the perspective of a leading mathematician.
Features
The James cult
by Joseph Epstein
On the work of Henry James, and his loyal following.
Strindberg’s inferno
by Brooke Allen
On the life and legacy of the Swedish writer August Strindberg.
The real Caravaggio?
by Marco Grassi
On the artist, his techniques, and the question of originality.
Poems
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Manners & Morals
A march of folly
by Kenneth Minogue
On progressives, Feminism, and gay rights.
Theater
Strictly business
by Kevin D. Williamson
On Clybourne Park, Getting the Business, and Evita.
Art
Munch’s modern eye
by Karen Wilkin
On “Edvard Munch: The Modern Eye” at Tate Modern, London.
Still life
by Leann Davis Alspaugh
On Clyfford Still, his work, and the recently-opened Clyfford Still Museum.
Gallery chronicle
by James Panero
On “Line and Plane” at McKenzie Fine Art, “Fred Gutzeit: SigNature” at Sideshow Gallery, “Heroes” at Small Black Door, “Jon Schueler: The Mallaig Years, 1970–75” at David Findlay Jr. Gallery & “Eugen Schönebeck: Paintings and Drawings, 1957–1966” at David Nolan Gallery.
Music
Salzburg chronicle
by Jay Nordlinger
Coverage of this year’s Salzburg Festival, including The Magic Flute, and Carmen.
The media
Lexicographic lies
by James Bowman
On lying liars and the lies they tell.
Books
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Notebook
The book of Enoch
by Andrew Stuttaford
A look back at the controversial and influential Enoch Powell.
Notes & Comments
Closure for Churchill
by The Editors
Inducation
by The Editors