The media June 2021
Sanity clause
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On the partisan rhetoric of “insanity.”
Topic: “Politics”
Features June 2021
All is Orwell
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On George Orwell in Spain.
Features June 2021
Ideologists amok
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On Kenneth Minogue’s political philosophy.
Verse chronicle June 2021
History lessons
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A review of “The Historians,” by Eavan Boland, “American Melancholy,” by Joyce Carol Oates, “Now We’re Getting Somewhere,” by Kim Addonizio, “The Caiplie Caves,” by Karen Solie, “Beethoven Variations,” by Ruth Padel & “The Hill We Climb,” by Amanda Gorman.
May 10, 2021
When, not if?
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On Scottish independence & the 2021 U.K. elections.
Notebook May 2021
Charles Hill, 1936–2021
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On the diplomat & professor.
Notes & Comments March 2021
Canceling classics
On demolishing classical studies in the pursuit of “reparative intellectual justice.”
Features March 2021
“Demons” at 150
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On Dostoevsky’s prophetic tale of societal decay.
The media March 2021
Reality show
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On calls for a “Reality Czar.”